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The 19th annual Department of Psychiatry Research Day on June 13, 2019 was our biggest yet! For the 505 faculty, postdoctoral students, residents, graduate students and staff who attended, the morning poster session and afternoon program offered a stimulating day of research and career development that was equal parts enlightenment, inspiration, fun and, at times, surprise. The morning session featured 140 posters...

Please join us in congratulating the 2019 graduates of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) Residency and Clinical Fellowship programs. At the graduation ceremony on June 14, 2019, residents, fellows, and their families and friends celebrated the achievement of this important milestone in medical training. Additionally, several residents received awards in recognition of their accomplishments in medical...

At the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting this week, we invited attendees to learn about some of the ways the clinicians and leadership at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) strive to meet the needs of all patients by providing innovative, thoughtful and accessible behavioral health care. Western Psychiatric Hospital Overview Dr. David Lewis (Chair, Department of Psychiatry) opened the meeting...

Each year, Pitt Psychiatry faculty, postdocs and students attend the annual meeting of the Society of Biological Psychiatry. This year, the conference provided researchers with a chance to network and learn from their colleagues on topics related to innovations in clinical neuroscience. Below are some highlights from the 74th annual scientific convention in Chicago, IL.

How do Department of Psychiatry faculty support medical students who are interested in psychiatry? On May 9, the Department of Psychiatry Office of Medical School Education hosted Psychiatry Specialty Night, an annual event when medical students can meet and mingle with faculty to learn more about choosing a career in psychiatry. This year, the event began with an enthusiastic welcome from Dr. Jody Glance...

Don't forget to register for the 19th Annual Department of Psychiatry Research Day, which will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the University Club on the Oakland campus. This full-day event provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to meet investigators, learn more about their work, and share their expertise and interests with other members of the research community. This year Research Day will...