American Psychiatric Association's Leadership Fellowship Program: Short-term and Longer-term Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study assessed the impact of a Leadership Fellowship, sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and APA Foundation, on the careers of psychiatry residents and examined the influence of gender and year of Fellowship completion. This 2-year program for residents offered multiple opportunities to interact with professional leaders at various levels.

Methods

A retrospective online survey of alumni of the APA Leadership Fellowship, who had completed this Fellowship between 2003 and 2019, was conducted.

Results

Out of the 93 psychiatrists who were sent the survey, 59 alumni responded (60.8% response rate). Most respondents had remained involved with organized psychiatry groups and 80% held leadership positions. Respondents reported high levels o

SUBMITTER: Jeste DV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8049497 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature