Abstract
This is a summary of a unique experience I have learned from the earthquake that struck Northeast Japan on March 11th, 2011. Soon after the earthquake, I have served as an emergency room physician dealing super acute to acute phase patient as part of Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT). This was followed by supporting patients as a psychiatrist dealing with sub acute to chronic phase patients. My expertise as both an emergency doctor and psychiatrist allowed me to follow a wide variety of patient populations throughout the disaster. Along with this experience, I have found establishing a good relationship between the medical doctor and psychiatrist was the key to supporting patients suffering from the disaster.
