Comprehensive Guide to Psychiatric Education: The Handbook of Psychiatric Education

The Handbook of Psychiatric Education is a definitive resource for educators in psychiatry, covering all aspects of recruiting, teaching, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating students and trainees. This thoroughly updated second edition, led by a new editor with extensive experience in directing psychiatry training programs, offers a wealth of knowledge and insights from renowned contributors in the field.

A Comprehensive Resource for Psychiatric Educators

This authoritative text covers essential topics in psychiatric education, including:

• Adult learning and professionalism
• Recruitment and student advising
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Evaluation and accreditation
• Financing and residency administration

In addition to these foundational topics, the handbook explores critical issues affecting psychiatric education, such as:

Avoiding Burnout in Psychiatric Education

The handbook outlines a scholarly approach to psychiatric education, emphasizing the importance of setting goals, objectives, and resources to avoid burnout caused by concurrent clinical and educational demands. This approach enables educators to identify barriers, measure outcomes, and seek feedback, laying the foundation for educational scholarship and advancing knowledge in psychiatric education.

Wellness and Mental Health in Psychiatric Education

The handbook addresses the risks of burnout, depression, and suicide among physicians, particularly younger ones, and discusses the new Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) mandates that prioritize faculty and resident wellness and mental health. It also provides strategies for enhancing resilience throughout the residency trajectory.

Effective Psychotherapy Supervision

The handbook examines the key components of psychotherapy supervision, including setting learning goals, establishing clear contractual obligations, and maintaining healthy professional relationships and educational environments.

Diversity and Inclusion in Psychiatric Training

The handbook tackles the critical issue of diversity and inclusion in psychiatry training, exploring the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation standard, the impact of recruiting international medical graduates, and the benefits of holistic review in increasing diversity and promoting equity in the graduate medical education (GME) recruitment process.

This beautifully written, comprehensive, and practical resource is essential reading for any faculty member assuming administrative educational responsibilities in psychiatry. With its emphasis on scholarly approach, wellness, and diversity, the Handbook of Psychiatric Education is an invaluable guide for educating the next generation of psychiatric professionals.

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on psychiatric education and training through the book’s web-based resources, ensuring the Handbook’s principles remain relevant and effective in the face of changing regulations and guidelines.