Taylor Spiletic, M.D., PGY1, joined the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology in June 2024. A native of Daytona Beach, Florida, Spiletic completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Florida and medical degree at Florida State University College of Medicine.

Get to know Dr. Spiletic better with three quick questions!

What do you look forward to about training in the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology and/or UAB in general?

Spiletic: The expansive patient population that comes to UAB. I love emergency psychiatry and have the opportunity to see a wide spectrum of cases – from drug-induced psychosis to primary conditions like schizophrenia and catatonia. 

Why did you pursue a career in psychiatry?

Spiletic: I pursued psychiatry after my exposure to the rotation in my third year of medical school. I was drawn to it because I get to spend meaningful time with each patient, truly getting to understand their experience and perspectives. I also appreciate the complexity of the field – without definitive lab tests, every diagnosis requires deep listening, critical thinking, and a nuanced approach to treatment.

What do you like to do when you're not at work?

Spiletic: I love to golf, play basketball, Xbox, and travel to new places.