Psychiatry Boot Camp

Welcome to Psychiatry Boot Camp Season 2: Hoofbeats on Broadway! We are basing this season around the axiom, "When you hear hoofbeats on Broadway, think horses, not zebras." Our global experts will introduce the fundamentals of psychiatric diagnosis before walking  us diagnosis-by-diagnosis through the psychiatric stables. Stay tuned!Support our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

Dr. Amy Barhnorst, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Community Mental Health at U C Davis,  explains various ways to characterize violence, violence prevention strategies, best practices for documentation, firearms, and more.For more: https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/Support our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

Dr. Donna Sudak,  Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Education at Drexel University College of Medicine, and Past President of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Programs, introduces us to psychotherapy.  We explore the role of psychotherapy in psychiatric practice, discuss "common factors" in psychotherapy, and learn to incorporate psychotherapy into each patient encounter.Support our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Editor-in-Chief of the World Journal of Psychiatry, Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and Chairman of Psychiatry at Creighton University, walks us through capacity assessments and shares his hard won wisdom for navigating difficult cases.Support our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

Dr. Jyotsna Ranga, Program Director for the Adult Psychiatry Residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Creighton University, teaches how to construct case formulations using the biopsychosocial model and the "five Ps."Support our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

Dr. Tony Thrasher, an expert in emergency psychiatry, shares insights from his extensive experience managing agitated patients. He discusses crucial verbal de-escalation techniques and compassionate care practices that improve patient outcomes. Key topics include the importance of understanding agitation as a medical emergency, the complexities of treating patients with substance use disorders, and the delicate balance between autonomy and necessary intervention. Thrasher emphasizes the merging of common sense with medical knowledge to enhance psychiatric care.

Dr. Tyler Black, a child and adolescent psychiatrist from the University of British Columbia, dives into the intricate world of suicide risk assessment. He dispels common myths and emphasizes the art of building rapport during assessments, particularly in emergency settings. Black explores the diverse motivations behind suicidal thoughts, advocating for personalized care. He also discusses the complexities of risk evaluations and the balance between patient autonomy and safety, highlighting the importance of proper documentation and empathetic communication in psychiatric practice.

Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Editor-in-Chief of the World Journal of Psychiatry, Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and Chairman of Psychiatry at Creighton University, walks us through the mental status examination.Support our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

Dr. Dana Raml, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, walks through interviewing do's and don'ts, techniques for building a therapeutic alliance, and teaches us how to ask for and organize the information gleaned during an initial psychiatric encounter.Support our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

Dr. Allen Frances, Chair of the DSM-4 Task Force and Chair Emeritus at Duke, discusses our profession's identity and provides pearls for developing psychiatrists. Dr. Awais Aftab, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western University, discusses the validity of the DSM and psychiatric harm. More from Dr. Frances: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/advice-young-psychiatrists-very-old-oneSupport our partners:⁠⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)