Laika Simeon Thompson
About Laika Simeon Thompson
Laika Simeon Thompson is a Telehealth Fellow at Doximity and a Psychiatry Resident at Northwell Health, where she has worked since 2018. She holds an MD from the University of Michigan Medical School and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Columbia University.
Work at Doximity
Laika Simeon Thompson has been serving as a Telehealth Fellow at Doximity since 2021. In this role, she focuses on advancing telehealth initiatives and enhancing remote patient care. Doximity is a leading digital platform for healthcare professionals, providing tools and resources to improve communication and collaboration among medical practitioners.
Current Role at Northwell Health
Thompson has been a Psychiatry Resident at Northwell Health since 2018. Her residency involves comprehensive training in various aspects of psychiatry, including diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. This position allows her to gain practical experience in a clinical setting, working with diverse patient populations.
Education and Expertise
Thompson earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Michigan Medical School, completing her studies from 2013 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Columbia University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she completed the Psychiatry Residency Program at Northwell Health from 2018 to 2022, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Previous Experience in Research and Healthcare
Before her current roles, Thompson worked as a Research Assistant at the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. She also gained experience as a Health Care Management Project Intern at Emergency Medical Associates (EMA) in 2014, where she contributed to healthcare management projects for a brief period.