When I was approached about contributing to this themed issue of Academic Psychiatry, my first response was: I'll have to let them know I can't do it because I'm not an academic anymore. In the midst of editing several papers for publication, revising two chapters, planning trips to Sacramento to present psychiatry grand rounds and to New York for the Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry (ADMSEP) Council meeting, my second thought was: I don't know if I'll have enough time. Eventually, the irony penetrated. So, what is an "academic" anyway? After a reassuring e-mail exchange with Drs. Roberts and Muskin, I consulted the 10th edition of Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, where I found the following definitions of academic: "1. a member of an institution of learning; 2. one who is academic in background, outlook, or methods." Having left full-time academia about 5 years ago, I no longer meet the first definition, but I may still qualify for the second. Hence, I decided to proceed. I currently spend about 2 days a week in private practice, where I treat a broad spectrum of patients. I generally employ both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, although I do "medicate" some
What Is an Academic Psychiatrist?
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When I was approached about contributing to this themed issue of Academic Psychiatry, my first response was: I'll have to let them know I can't do it because I'm not an academic anymore. In the midst of editing several papers for publication, revising two chapters, planning trips to Sacramento to present psychiatry grand rounds and to New York for the Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry (ADMSEP) Council meeting, my second thought was: I don't know if I'll have enough time. Eventually, the irony penetrated. So, what is an "academic" anyway? After a reassuring e-mail exchange with Drs. Roberts and Muskin, I consulted the 10th edition of Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, where I found the following definitions of academic: "1. a member of an institution of learning; 2. one who is academic in background, outlook, or methods." Having left full-time academia about 5 years ago, I no longer meet the first definition, but I may still qualify for the second. Hence, I decided to proceed. I currently spend about 2 days a week in private practice, where I treat a broad spectrum of patients. I generally employ both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, although I do "medicate" some
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What Is an Academic Psychiatrist?
Brodkey, Amy C.
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, Volume 27 (3): 190
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal) – Sep 1, 2003
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