AJP Residents' Journal

Feb 21 2025 61 ep. 30 mins 1.4k
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The American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal. Created by trainees for trainees and features interviews covering a wide array of topics including career exploration, personal/professional journeys, clinical practice tips, and more. Subscribe now to explore these topics with us.

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Psychiatry in the Art Museum

Feb 21 2025 33 mins  
In this episode of the AJP Residents’ Journal podcast, we interview Dr. Scott Breitenger, an attending psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, about the role of visual arts and museum-based education in medical training, exploring its impact on observation skills, empathy, and presence in clinical practice.

Cognitive Remediation with Dr. Alice Medalia

Nov 17 2024 45 mins  
This podcast was recorded in May 2023. In this episode, Kierstin speaks with Dr. Alice Medalia about her expertise in cognitive remediation therapy. Dr. Medalia is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the founding director of the Lieber Recovery Clinic at Columbia Doctors, and Director of Cognitive Health Services f

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Epilepsy (Part 2)

Feb 08 2024 24 mins  
In this episode from last academic year (2022-2023), former media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Chadrick Lane, MD on the management of psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy. They discuss general principles in management and the importance of collaborative care.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Dr. Cabaniss and Dr. Reliford

Jan 31 2024 28 mins  
In this episode from last academic year (2022-2023), former media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Deborah Cabaniss, MD and Aaron Reliford, MD on psychodynamic psychotherapy. They define psychodynamic psychotherapy, explain the importance of a psychodynamic formulation in treatment planning, and explore how factors such as bias, culture, and society can influence a formulation.

Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology with Dr. David Mintz (Part 2)

Jul 25 2023 53 mins  
In this episode, media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews David Mintz, MD on applying psychodynamic psychopharmacology into clinical practice. They review the fundamental concepts of psychodynamic psychopharmacology and discuss how to approach the engagement and maintenance phases of treatment. Throughout, they share and reflect on their clinical experiences.

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Epilepsy (Part 1)

Jun 27 2023 45 mins  
In this episode, media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Chadrick Lane, MD on psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy. They discuss the rates of psychiatric disorders in patients with epilepsy and explore this relationship and the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment. They also review psychiatric diagnostic considerations in those with epilepsy including seizure type, semiol

Humility in Psychiatry

Jun 01 2023 46 mins  
In this episode, media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Adam Brenner, MD on the role of humility in psychiatry. They explore the origins and different aspects of humility, examine the potential consequences of being overconfident and lacking humility, and discuss why humility is essential in psychiatry.

Journal Club - December 2022

Mar 14 2023 47 mins  
You're invited to the first AJP-RJ journal club! The media editors get together to discuss highlights of the December 2022 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal. We discuss various topics ranging from diabulimia, peducular hallucinosis, and anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology with Dr. David Mintz (Part 1)

Jan 12 2023 43 mins  
In this episode, media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews David Mintz, MD on treatment resistance and psychodynamic psychopharmacology. They discuss the psychological and interpersonal mechanisms of pharmacologic treatment and explore how to use psychodynamic insights to improve outcomes for patients.

988 Crisis Hotline with Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan

Nov 29 2022 61 mins  
Media editor Nina Bihani, MD interviews Eric Rafla-Yuan, MD. Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan is the 2021 Jeanne Spurlock Congressional Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and an award-winning researcher in medical psychiatry, health policy, and the sociopolitical determinants of health. In this episode, they discuss the 988 crisis hotline, political advocacy, and the many roles tha