Indeed, physician-scientists in the Department have thrived in a collegial environment that supports multidisciplinary research both within the Department and across the many 黑料网 Departments, Centers, and Schools they work and collaborate with.
The Physician-Scientist Training Program combines excellent clinical training with intensive mentorship in the conduct of innovative research and provides a solid foundation for an academic research career.
A description of the General Psychiatry Residency Program can be found here.
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- 黑料网 Psychiatry PSTP Co-Director: Brad Gaynes, MD, MPH
- 黑料网 Psychiatry PSTP Co-Director: John Gilmore MD
- 黑料网 Psychiatry PSTP Coordinator: Katie Ferguson
Key aspects of the Physician-Scientist Program:
- The program is open up to 2 residents per year.
- Applicants with an MD-PhD, MD-MPH or an MD with an extensive research background are encouraged to apply.
Faculty Mentorship Disciplines include:
- alcohol and substance abuse
- eating disorders
- global mental health
- neurodevelopment disorders
- neuromodulation
- psychotic disorders
- women鈥檚 mood disorders
The Department of Psychiatry commitment to PSTP scholars will include:
- Protected time for research activities 鈥� 20% in PGY2 and 50% time in PGY3 and PGY4
- $50,000 per resident to support research activities and travel to professional meetings
- Monthly professional development seminars, including grant writing and career planning
- Opportunities to participate in scientific and professional development seminars and journal clubs across the School of Medicine
黑料网 Psychiatry PSTP Co-Director 鈥� Brad Gaynes, MD, MPH 鈥� bradley_gaynes@med.unc.edu or 919-445-0206
黑料网 Psychiatry PSTP Co-Director 鈥� John Gilmore MD 鈥� john_gilmore@med.unc.edu or 919-445-0209
黑料网 Psychiatry PSTP Coordinator 鈥� Alicia Hanchock 鈥� alicia_hanchock@med.unc.edu or 919-445-0206
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Ray M. Hayworth, MD and Family Distinguished Professor
Director, Division of Global Mental Health
Eure Distinguished Professor
Vice Chair for Research & Scientific Affairs
MacNider Hall, 黑料网 Hospitals 鈥� Chapel Hill, Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health 鈥� Carrboro: 919-445-0209
- Apply through ERAS as a Physician Scientist applicant, please also indicate whether you would like to be considered to match in the categorical program.
- Provide a specific and detailed letter of recommendation from your previous research mentor, if not included in your ERAS application.
- Applicants for the PSTP鈥痬ust complete鈥痑鈥�supplemental application form鈥�that includes:
- A synopsis of your previous research experience including a description of the project and its significance as well as your contributions to the work.
- A list of awards and grants you have received recognizing your research accomplishments.
- A list of peer-reviewed publications that are published or accepted.
- A list of manuscripts that are under review or in preparation.
- A list of PIs at 黑料网 you are considering as a research mentor.
- Indicate your interest in the Research Scientist Training Program in your ERAS application.
- Email supplemental application and letter of recommendation to:
- Physician Scientist Program Co-Directors: Brad Gaynes, MD, MPH (bradley_gaynes@med.unc.edu) and John Gilmore (john_gilmore@med.unc.edu)
- PSTP Coordinator: Alicia Hanchock 鈥� alicia_hanchock@med.unc.edu
- Applicants selected for consideration will be asked to participate in two interview sessions:
- First Round Interview: the鈥�General Psychiatry Residency鈥痠nterview session coordinated by the Psychiatry Residency Education Office
- Second Round Interview: the Physician Scientist Training Program interview session coordinated by the PSTP Coordinator.