Courtnee Heyduk, MD

Post-Fellowship

Psychiatrist CHI Health Creighton UMC, Omaha, NE
Residency

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Sioux Falls, SD
Medical School

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Sioux Falls, SD
Undergraduate School

University of Minnesota Rochester Rochester, MN
Hometown

Brookings, SD

If I wasn't a doctor, I'd be a...

Nurse.
My interests/hobbies outside of medicine are...

Kayaking, camping, hiking, baking, reading, and doing crosswords.
On the weekends, I like to...

spend some time going to my hometown, Brookings. I also spend a lot of time outside of work with my co-residents, their families, and their dogs!
The thing that surprised me most about Sioux Falls was...

the length of the bike trail!
My favorite place in Sioux Falls to get a meal or grab a drink is...

Sushi Masa
My favorite place in South Dakota is...

The Black Hills.

I chose this program...

because I loved getting to see the residents interact and help each other. I enjoyed the option of a child and adolescent fellowship. I appreciated the acuity of our hospital and the volume of patients that we get to see.
What do you get/benefit from by choosing this program over another, similar program?

I feel that the teamwork and collaboration are phenomenal. I know I can ask a question to any of my colleagues or attendings and get help. I feel our staff and providers are approachable. There is room for independent learning and moonlighting which helps us gain confidence prior to finishing residency.
What has surprised you about the Psychiatry program?

The volume of patients that we see. I have had numerous instances of great learning cases which helps me feel more prepared for life as an attending.
What's the best perk of this program?

The co-residents and ability to collaborate.
What do you know now that you wish you did prior to matching with this program?

That a whole month is dedicated to the transition from medical school to inpatient psychiatry. There is no need to stress about medications or how to take an H&P. Your co-residents will be there to help you out!