The Evolution of Public Psychiatry Fellowships

Objective The growth of Public Psychiatry Fellowships (PPFs) has reached a new developmental stage, providing a wide array of academic partnerships and educational opportunities in psychiatric leadership and administration. The authors examine the evolution of these programs and illustrate three dis...

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Published in:Academic psychiatry 2014-12, Vol.38 (6), p.685-689
Main Authors: Steiner, Jeanne L., Giggie, Marisa A., Koh, Steve, Mangurian, Christina, Ranz, Jules M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Clinics
Collaboration
Column: Educational Resource
Community Psychiatry - education
Community Relations
Counties
Departments
Directors
Fellowships
Fellowships and Scholarships - economics
Fellowships and Scholarships - organization & administration
Funding
Grants
Health services
Hospitals
Humans
Leadership
Medical Education
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Meetings
Mental health care
Mental Health Programs
Opportunities
Psychiatrists
Psychiatry
Psychiatry - education
Public Health - education
Public sector
Public-Private Sector Partnerships - economics
Public-Private Sector Partnerships - organization & administration
Research Assistants
Rural areas
Rural Urban Differences
Workforce planning
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Summary:Objective The growth of Public Psychiatry Fellowships (PPFs) has reached a new developmental stage, providing a wide array of academic partnerships and educational opportunities in psychiatric leadership and administration. The authors examine the evolution of these programs and illustrate three distinct models. Methods Data from yearly surveys and discussions with PPF directors were used to identify key similarities and areas of divergence as the programs have evolved. Results The first period of program expansion took place 8–10 years ago when new programs were modeled on the Columbia PPF, and key elements of that program and the American Association of Community Psychiatrists (AACP) guidelines were incorporated broadly. Examples of multiple source (Columbia), single source (Yale and UCSF), and grant-funded programs (Alabama and UCSD) are presented. Conclusions A review of the current status of PPFs reveals a diversity of structures and strategies for success, which can be attributed to the range of their funding sources. The advantages and potential disadvantages of those models are outlined with respect to the educational experience and opportunities for growth and sustainability.
ISSN:1042-9670
1545-7230
DOI:10.1007/s40596-014-0168-x