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Teaching Psychiatry to Family Practice Residents

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Abstract

Objective

This article outlines a psychiatry curriculum developed for family practice residents by family practice-psychiatry residents.

Methods

A literature review, needs assessment, planning, implementation and initial assessment were conducted.

Conclusion

Early results demonstrated improved general psychiatric knowledge and a high level of satisfaction.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA

    Teodor J. Huzij D.O.,  Christopher H. Warner M.D. &  Timothy Lacy M.D.

  2. Department of Psychiatry, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA

    Christopher H. Warner M.D.

  3. Department of Psychiatry, Ehrling Berquist Hospital, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

    James Rachal M.D.

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  1. Teodor J. Huzij D.O.
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Correspondence to Christopher H. Warner M.D..

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Huzij, T.J., Warner, C.H., Lacy, T. et al. Teaching Psychiatry to Family Practice Residents. Acad Psychiatry 29, 479–482 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.29.5.479

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