Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Robert Kohn, MD, Director
Robert Boland, MD, Associate Director
Overview
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| Dr. Kohn |
The Brown University Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program is an ACGME accredited residency program offering one or two years of training for individuals who have completed a general psychiatry residency and are seeking training in geriatric psychiatry. At the conclusion of the first year, residents meet all the clinical requirements to be eligible for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology examinations for added qualifications in geriatric psychiatry. A research focused second year is available for those who wish to pursue an academic career in geriatric psychiatry. This program capitalizes on the strengths of Brown University with its emphasis on teaching, high quality clinical care, and research. The many opportunities offered by the Brown University School of Medicine assists individuals to become outstanding clinicians, administrators, and researchers in the speciality of geriatric psychiatry.
Goals
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| Dr. Boland |
The goals of the Brown University Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program are to provide an extensive clinical experience designed to equip future practitioners with all the skills needed for the practice of geriatric psychiatry, and to provide a foundation in research for future leaders in geriatric psychiatry. In the first year, the geriatric psychiatry residents develop clinical competence in handling the major problems encountered in geriatric psychiatry including depression, late-life psychosis, delirium, dementia, personality disorders, adjustment disorders and family problems. Geriatric psychiatry residents also develop specific technical skills including conducting neurological examinations, performing cognitive assessments, ordering and interpreting brain imaging studies, choosing and monitoring psychotherapeutic drug therapy, treating the frail medically ill patient, the application of psychotherapy, and the administration of other somatic therapies. The geriatric psychiatry residents become comfortable with a variety of general health care settings, including the nursing home, the acute psychiatric inpatient unit, the chronic disease hospital, the acute medical hospital, and the geriatric clinic.
In the optional second year, the geriatric psychiatry residents in the program develop further competence in dealing with clinical issues in geriatric psychiatry, but also develop a sound foundation in research and hospital administration related to geriatric psychiatry. The focus of this year revolves around an active research collaboration with a faculty member, and completion of a research project in geriatric psychiatry that can serve as a bridge into an academic career.
Brochure
Please clickhere to download a brochure containing a description of the program and application instructions.