11 columbushosp.org Dr. Emily Royer’s advocacy and passion for mental health care started long before she began medical school. When she was growing up, Royer would accompany her mom during home visits as she cared for people with special needs. “These experiences were so impactful for me, because I got to experience firsthand the difference my mom was making in the lives of these individuals,” Royer said. “It also opened my eyes to how often mental health needs are overlooked.” Her background Royer received her Bachelor of Science in sociology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, with minors in chemistry and medical humanities. After graduation, she attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), also in Omaha, where she continued her education in psychiatry. During this time, she participated in various psychiatric volunteering opportunities, which helped solidify her decision to pursue a career in the field. In August 2023, Columbus Community Hospital and Columbus Psychiatry Clinic announced their new partnership with UNMC. The clinic is serving as the primary teaching venue for fourth-year psychiatry residents under the direct supervision of Dr. Venkata Kolli. Royer was the first of three residents to join the clinic as part of the program. Meet Emily Royer, our newest psychiatrist She will begin seeing patients in July Royer will see patients full time, both in person and via telehealth, for general adult psychiatry. Fostering teamwork and connection “I really enjoyed learning from Dr. Kolli — he was an excellent mentor and a big part of why I chose to start my career at the clinic following graduation,” Royer said. “Coming from a small town, I appreciated the clinic’s atmosphere of teamwork and connection.” Royer will return to Columbus this summer and begin seeing patients in July. “During my time as a resident, the collaboration I experienced with my team was like nothing I had experienced before,” she said. “I believe interprofessional teamwork is essential for quality patient care. The clinic embodies this ideal with wonderful nurses, care staff, clinic managers, advanced practitioners, psychiatrists and therapists who work closely together and collaborate with medical doctors, social workers and other practitioners to meet patient needs.”
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