To recruit more psychiatrists to the field of geriatric psychiatry in order to meet the clinical needs of a growing aging population. To promote development of new knowledge in geriatric mental health. Experiences in inpatient acute, residential treatment, group home, and residentail substance abuse treatment during the first year are combined with didactics and outpatient clinics over both first and second year training. The second fellowship year is devoted to pediatric and community consultation and outpatient practice. There is a good collaborative relationship with the Department of Pediatrics and with multiple public and private agencies in the community.
Opportunities exist for research in basic or clinical sciences.
Jackson is a mid-sized community with many cultural and outdoor activities. It boasts a low level of managed care penetration. Responsibilites will include developing studies in schizophrenia through research across a multidimensional framework and fostering academic knowledge and the creation of a body of academic work in this area. She should be eligible for a license to practice in the province of Ontario and be qualified for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. 250 College St., Ste.