With this issue of our newsletter, we have a chance to welcome our new psychiatry residency class. We are pleased to see you all. You are here to set your careers on a new trajectory in psychiatry. You will have a chance to learn, grow, and experience the growth of our hospitals and our field during these next four (possibly more) years. We hope to make this a deep learning experience, helping you grow with peers and learn from individuals you care for, as well as your teachers. Psychiatry is very broad and its specialties distinctive, giving you a lot to become skilled at, and the field is growing in its brain sciences. We are proud that you have chosen to be a learner here at UT Southwestern Psychiatry. You have many teachers and mentors here for your journey. Welcome!

The Psychiatry Residents Organization celebrated the new academic year on July 1; pictured: many of the residents and faculty who attended.

UT Southwestern has released an update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the ramifications of Texas Senate Bill 17, and the Supreme Court ruling regarding the use of race in college admissions across higher educational institutions. To learn more, read the update and review the current FAQ (institutional log-in required).

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Synergy Grants for Collaborative Research. The Synergy Grants program seeks to stimulate scientific partnerships between clinicians and basic scientists at UT Southwestern. New projects involving a collaboration between a practicing physician and a basic scientist in any area of research will be considered. Up to seven Synergy Grant awards will be made with funding of $100,000 for one to two years of research support beginning in the Spring of 2024. Applications are due August 1. Find more information and details of submission here.

The ADMSEP Annual Meeting took place in San Diego in June. Our department was well represented in the various workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities throughout the conference, and Lia Thomas, M.D., became the organization's President.

Drs. Baker and Lane also presented the workshop Oh the Places You'll Go! Elements of Program Implementation, Advising, and Selecting Students for Visiting Rotations.

Timothy Wolff, M.D., co-led an online open forum for new training directors sponsored by the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training.

The Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Program at the

UT Southwestern Medical Center – Multispecialty Psychiatry Clinic has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant. This designation is based on implementation of structured practices to support the "4 M's" for geriatric care (Mentation, Medication, Mobility, and What Matters).

The PACT (Problem Solving, Ability, Attitude, and Accountability, Communications and Compassion, and Teamwork) Program at UT Southwestern recognizes those who exhibit exceptional behaviors that achieve the goal of excellence in patient care and customer service. Congratulations to the recipients!

Thursday, July 20, 12:00 p.m., NL3.120

Panel members, including Shawn McClintock, Ph.D., M.S.C.S., will unveil specific journeys encountered by professionals in their scientific advancement.

Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity for health care workers and patients to understand the unique struggles racial and ethnic minorities face with regard to mental illness. Click the links below for details on each session, registration information, or to add the events to your calendar:

Sunday, July 23, 2023; 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. (online)

Join peer support specialists who will teach key concepts on mental health recovery through an engaging presentation and group discussion. This workshop is for the entire community: those with and without personal mental health experiences, health professionals, community leaders, and more. Register to attend.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (online)

Join this month's session on successful project development and the grant application process as part of the Clinical Research Catalyst, a career development program for clinical researchers. Register to attend.

Thursday, July 27, 2023; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (hybrid)

Discover the critical role families play in promoting mental health within minority communities. Gain insights, personal experiences, and practical strategies to foster resilience, open communication, and embrace cultural strengths for healing and well-being. Register to attend.

Wednesday, August 2, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Calendar invitations with Zoom meeting links were emailed from "Psych Chair Scheduling" on January 4, 2023.  

If you need to receive the link or if you have any questions or topics to suggest for discussion during the meeting, please email Robbin Peck or submit via Form. 

Tuesday, August 15, 2023; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (online)

While there is no fee to attend, participants must register. Register to attend virtually. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom event ID and link to join the webinar. For additional information, click here.

Part I: Tuesday, September 19, 2023; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(online)

Part II: Tuesday, September 26, 2023; 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. (online)

The Starting University Clinical Careers Effectively, Scholarly, and Successfully (SUCCESS) programs help clinician-educators thrive at UT Southwestern by providing training in the four domains of excellence required for academic promotion: Clinicians, Educators, Scholars, and Institutional Citizens. Register today for Part I and Part II.

The O'Donnell Brain Institute Events and Funding email is sent to OBI members or affiliates typically on each Monday and provides information about upcoming seminars, grand rounds, symposia, and other collaborative and educational opportunities, along with details on available research funding opportunities from internal and external sources. If you would like to receive these OBI communications, please complete the OBI email sign-up form.