Department news | September 30, 2017
The Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) program based at the Adult Medicine Clinic at Harborview is undergoing an expansion. Led by Joe Merrill, MD, a UW associate professor of medicine, and funded by a State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant (Opioid STR) administered by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, the […]
Department news | September 30, 2017
Around 20% of resident physicians meet criteria for major depressive disorder, while more than 50% meet criteria for burnout. To begin to address these challenges, Matthew MacKinnon, MD (PGY-3) and co-investigator Lionel Perez, MD (PGY-2) are leading a multistage study called the University of Washington Resident Physician Well-Being Initiative (UW WBI). Stage one is a biannual longitudinal observational survey […]
Department news | September 30, 2017
The Integrated Care Training Program is currently accepting applications for a new Community-Based Integrated Care Fellowship. The fellowship, modeled after employed MBA programs, is a CME-accredited, year-long training program designed for psychiatric providers, including psychiatrists and psychiatric ARNPs and PAs, who are seeking additional training to deliver integrated care in community-based settings. The program is […]
Department news | September 30, 2017
In recognition of her contributions to psychosomatic medicine/consultation-liaison psychiatry and her proven track record as a mentor, Lydia Chwastiak, MD, MPH, FAPM, was chosen for the 2017 Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (APM) Foundation Research Professor Award. Dr. Chwastiak’s most important work has been to draw attention to the health disparities experienced by persons living with serious […]
Department news | September 30, 2017
Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Medicine and Psychiatry (AMP). AMP was founded in 1991 by physicians concerned about the care of patients at the interface of medicine and psychiatry. The Association is an interdisciplinary clinical and scientific group which promotes high quality patient care for those […]
Department news | September 30, 2017
We had a huge contingent at the Association of Academic Psychiatry (AAP) annual meeting held in early September with several members of our department winning awards and many more presenting. Megan Riddle, MD, PhD, (PGY4) and Roberto Montenegro, MD, PhD, (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow) both received AAP Fellowship Awards. This award honors psychiatry residents who demonstrate […]
Department news | September 30, 2017
The American Psychological Association (APA) awarded Daniel Kivlahan, PhD, the 2017 Harold M. Hildreth Distinguished Public Service Award. This lifetime career award recognizes advocacy for underserved populations, leadership in the delivery or administration of psychological services, outstanding mentorship, excellence as a researcher, and national expertise. The recognition is the highest that Division 18, Psychologists in Public Service, […]
Department news | September 30, 2017
Jason Kilmer, PhD, received the 2017 Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors. The award is presented to individuals who exhibit outstanding achievements in one or more areas: service to AFA, service beyond their campus/organization, development/research, service to the college and fraternity/sorority communities. The award will be presented at the AFA […]
The Seattle Times | September 25, 2017
According to a new study published in Cancer, one in four Seattle Cancer Care Alliance patients reported using cannabis in the past year, with a vast majority saying they wanted information from their providers but instead are receiving it from alternative sources.
STAT | September 21, 2017
Richard Ries, MD, and Andrew Saxon, MD, write about the importance of medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction which stabilizes opioid receptors and can improve and save lives.
