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Is there a shortage of psychiatrists? A psychiatrist's response

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  1. Carolyn B. Robinowitz M. D.
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Dr. Robinowitz is deputy medical director of the American Psychiatric Association where she is head of the Office of Education; and President of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (under the umbrella organization for the medical specialty societies).

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Robinowitz, C.B. Is there a shortage of psychiatrists? A psychiatrist's response. Community Ment Health J 19, 54–58 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00778679

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