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Summer Program in Social and Cultural Psychiatry

Director: DrÌýLaurence J. Kirmayer

In 1995, the Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry inaugurated an annual summer school in social and cultural psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology. The program provides the conceptual background for research and clinical work in social and cultural psychiatry and will be of interest to:

  • postdoctoral trainees, researchers, and clinicians in psychiatry and other mental health disciplines
  • residents and graduate students in health and social sciences
  • physicians, psychologists, social workers and other health professionals

The summer program forms part of the training activities of the Montreal WHO Collaborating Centre and is endorsed by the Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology. For additional details on admission, course and workshop descriptionsÌýsee the Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry website.

Courses

  • Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT711)
  • Psychiatric Epidemiology (PSYT713)
  • Research Methods in Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT 633)

Workshops

  • Working with Culture
    Global Mental Health
    Critical Neuroscience
    Art and Healing
    Culture, Mind & Brain
    Indigenous Mental Health Research

Courses may be taken for academic credit or professional interest. Workshops may only be taken for professional interest. Please keep in mind that spaces are limited and early application is strongly advised. Participants are encouraged to apply as soon as the annual summer program brochure is published.

Academic Credit

Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT711),Psychiatric Epidemiology (PSYT713), and Research Methods in Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT 633)Ìýmay be taken for academic credit.

DeadlineÌýto apply on uApply:

  • International applicants : January 15
  • Canadian applicants: February 15

To register for academic credit please contact:

Graduate Program Coordinator
Ms Cindy LuiÌý
graduate.psychiatry [at] mcgill.ca,
tel. 514-398-4176, fax 514-398-4370

Address
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Psychiatry, Room 103
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University
1033 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, Quebec,ÌýH3A 1A1

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FAQ’s for Students Applying to the Summer Program for Academic Credit

Professional InterestÌý

Students applying to the summer program only for professional interest can do so through the Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry. On successful completion of the course or workshop a certificate of attendance will be provided by the Division. This does not confer formal academic credit, for which a separate application is required.

Registration for Professional InterestÌýcan only be completed through the Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry. Please fill out the registration form in the brochure available on the Division website. Participants must also submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae which is required in order to gain approval to attend courses and workshops.

To register for Professional Interest please contact:

Summer Program Coordinator
tcpsych [at] mcgill.ca, tel. 514-398-7302 fax 514-375-1459

Address
Summer Program Coordinator
Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University
1033 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, QuebecÌýH3A 1A1

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