Sarah Vas, M.D.
Assistant Professor
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About Sarah Vas
Dr. Vas is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics. She is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Vas is interested in prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental illness and of substance use in children and adolescents. Dr. Vas completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Washington University in St. Louis, graduating with magna cum laude honors. She went on to complete her medical education in Manipal University-Kasturba Medical College/American University of Antigua College of Medicine, graduating with summa cum laude honors. She completed one year of Internal Medicine and three years of Psychiatry Residency in Puerto Rico, transferring to the University of Florida to complete combined track Psychiatry Residency – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Programs. As a natural alignment to Dr. Vas’ interests, she went on to complete an Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Florida. During her Addiction Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Vas continued to treat children and adolescents as part-time Adjunct Faculty.
In her full time faculty role, Dr. Vas enjoys working with Residents and Fellows and serves as the Director for the Pediatrics Behavior and Development Core Rotation within the Pediatrics Residency Program and as the Associate Program Director in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program. She has received multiple awards, including the 2023 Exemplary Teacher Award. As part of her clinical duties, Dr. Vas provides consultation to Pediatricians through the University of Florida Behavioral Health Hub, a collaboration between Child Psychiatrists and Pediatricians in Northern Florida. Dr. Vas belongs to the Bystander Overdose Action Team, where she serves as Co-Medical Director. Dr. Vas is actively involved in her community. She enjoys music and loves spending time with her family.
Accomplishments
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Exemplary Teacher Award
University of Florida, College of Medicine
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NNDC Emerging Scholar Travel Award
National Network of Depression Centers
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NNDC Poster Award: Clinical Programs – Best Emerging Scholar
National Network of Depression Centers
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Housestaff Council Member
Graduate Medical Education, University of Florida
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Telehealth Training, Research and Operation Committee
University of Florida
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Chief Fellow
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Florida
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Systems of Care Virtual Fellowship Recipient
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
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Educational Outreach Program Award
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Addiction MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative Medicine
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Child and Adolescent PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Psychiatry
Subspecialties
- Addiction Medicine
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Areas of Interest
- Adolescent depression
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Separation Anxiety in Children
- Substance Use Disorder
Research Profile
0009-0002-0564-7252
Grants
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Behavioral Health Hub Expansion
- Role:
- Faculty
- Funding:
- FL DEPT OF HLTH via US HLTH RES AND SERV ADMIN HLTH WORKFORC
Education
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Fellowship, Addiction Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
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Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
University of Florida College of Medicine
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Residency, Psychiatry
Ponce Health Sciences University / University of Florida College of Medicine
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Internal Medicine
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
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Medical Degree
Kasturba Medical College Int’l Center/American University of Antigua
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Masters Degree, Biology
Washington University in St. Louis
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Bachelors Degree, Biology
Washington University in St. Louis
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 265-4357
- Business:
- sarah.vas@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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Third Floor – Child Psychiatry
4197 NW 86th Terrace
GAINESVILLE FL 32606 - Business Street:
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PO Box 100215
GAINESVILLE FL 32610