The core curriculum consists of four three-month blocks. One block focuses on inpatient geriatric psychiatry, one on interventional psychiatry, one on neuropsychiatry, and one on geriatric medicine. There are two half-days of outpatient continuity throughout the year, one at the UNC outpatient psychiatry clinic and the other at two different continuing care retirement centers. There … Read more
Dear colleagues, The UNC Department of Psychiatry has experienced transformative growth on many levels and we celebrate the innovation, dedication, and impressive accomplishments exhibited by our talented faculty, learners, and staff. It is a great privilege to work with outstanding colleagues, like you, who are rising to the challenge … Read more
Affective Neuroscience Track Description 2022-2023 Track Overview: Despite the success of evidence-based psychotherapy for mood disorders and the advent of FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine, a significant fraction of patients does not recover and is considered “treatment-resistant.” Helping this segment requires state-of-the art care driven by innovative research for the individualization and augmentation of today’s treatments. The UNC … Read more
An estimated 30% of patients with depression fail to respond to antidepressant medications, often in combination with psychotherapy. This has led to the development and refinement of interventions for treatment-resistant depression. The UNC Interventional Psychiatry Clinic is proud to offer intranasal esketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Each of these options has … Read more
Research Residency Track As part of the Research Track, Dr. Justin Coley (PGY3) developed a project with faculty advisor Dr. Fred Jarskog using data from the Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. The study examined the impact of clozapine on social outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. The results of the study were presented … Read more
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