Psychiatry Independent Studies

Department
Psychiatry
Course Number
PCHI 409
Course Title Psychiatry Independent Studies
Course Director
Amir Afkhami, MD
Length (Weeks)

2, 4

When Offered

All year; 1 month minimum advance notice required for registration (department approval required)

Prerequisites

PCHI 302, MED 305

Availability Notes

The Research Elective Request Form (Registration Form 2302-RE) found at "Forms for Students" on the MD Registrar website should be completed by the student and signed in advance of starting this elective.

Contact Name
Jonathan Huntley
Contact Phone
Contact Fax
Contact Email
johuntley@mfa.gwu.edu
Other Contacts
Location
Limit
2
Report

Dr. Afkhami, 2120 L Street NW Suite 600

Evaluation

Project

Description

Various faculty members of the Department of Psychiatry at the GW MFA are available to mentor students who wish to do independent studies. The student should receive approval for a proposed project at least one month in advance from Dr. Amir Afkhami (aafkhami@mfa.gwu.edu).  They will then be matched with faculty that share their interest in a particular area of research or practice. The topics may include but are not limited to:

  • Mental Health Public Policy and History of Psychiatry (Dr. Amir Afkhami)
  • Cross-cultural Psychiatry and Global Mental Health (Dr. James Griffith, Dr. Allen Dyer)
  • Women's Mental Health (Dr. Julia Frank, Dr. Lisa Catapano, Dr. Lori Kels)
  • Refugee/Asylum Mental Health (Dr. James Griffith, Dr. Julia Frank, Dr. Eindra Khin Khin)

The Research Elective Request Form (Registration Form 2302-RE) found at "Forms for Students" on the MD Registrar website should be completed by the student and signed in advance of starting this elective. Note: availability is limited to whatever opportunities exist in the department at a given time.

Additional Notes