Dr. Richard Katz MD MHA has played a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge through his research and publications in high-impact medical journals. His work spans various therapeutic areas, including geriatric depression, visual sensory processing in aging, and cognitive control in late-life depression. Dr. Katz's research has been featured in esteemed journals such as The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurobiology of Aging, highlighting his commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and efficiency. In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Katz emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and active learning in medical education. He advocates for the integration of challenging conceptual applications, akin to those tested by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), to facilitate deeper learning for bio-medically minded practitioners.