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The Effectiveness of a Psychiatric Training Program in Post-graduate Year One

Chun-Wei Chang, M.D.1,2, Ting-Hung Hsieh, M.D.2, I-Chyun Chiang, Ph.D.1

Objectives: Previous studies have revealed the effi cacy of mental health education
for non-psychiatrist physicians. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness
of a post-graduate year one (PGY1) psychiatric training program. Methods: We
conducted a PGY1 psychiatric training learning-passport review. Demographic
and self-evaluation data were collected. Results: For those who completed the entire
program and the self-evaluation, there was signifi cant self-rated improvement
in the ability to help patients in each of the following areas of: (1) sleep disorders,
(2) depression, (3) delirium, (4) substance use disorders, and (5) community psychiatry.
Before intervention, community psychiatry yielded the poorest score in
self-ratings. After intervention, the self-ratings improved signifi cantly in all fi ve
areas, especially depression. Conclusion: The one month PGY1 psychiatric training
course was shown to be effective in improving non-psychiatrist physicians’
abilities in the fi ve core fi elds examined.
Key Word psychiatry training program, mental health, community psychiatry
Editorial Committe, Taiwanese Journal of Psychiatry
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