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MUSC Psychiatry Chair Update
Thomas W. Uhde, M.D.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Institute of Psychiatry
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Did you know December 3rd is the
International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (formerly known as the International Day of Disabled Persons) was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. This observance aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
Today, the world population is over 8 billion people. More than one billion people, or approximately 15% of the world's population, live with some form of disability; 80% live in developing countries.
What Disability Means
A disability is a condition or function judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual of their group. The term is often used to refer to individual functioning, including physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, intellectual impairment, mental illness, and various types of chronic disease.
Persons with disabilities, “the world’s largest minority,” have generally poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities. People with disabilities are also at a much higher risk of violence:
- Children with disabilities are almost four times more likely to experience violence than non-disabled children.
- Adults with some form of disability are 1.5 times more likely to be a victim of violence than those without a disability.
- Adults with mental health conditions are at nearly four times the risk of experiencing violence.
Disability Inclusion
Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. In line with the central premise of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to “leave no one behind,” it is crucial for governments and public and private sectors to collaboratively find innovative solutions for and with persons with disabilities to make the world a more accessible and equitable place.
To learn more about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities
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In accordance with State regulations, annual leave balances for faculty, classified, unclassified non-faculty, and research grant (non-FTE) employees will automatically be reduced to 360 hours (45 days) and sick leave balances will automatically be reduced to 1,440 hours (180 days) effective January 2023.
All annual and sick leave donations must be completed and sent to the HRM University Leave Administrator no later than December 15, 2022.
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All MUHA and MUSCP employees as well as clinical providers are required to have flu shots or have completed the declination by December 2, 2022.
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Dr. Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo was a recent guest on the U.S. Surgeon General's podcast,
House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy, and discussed what living in a world of worsening natural disasters means for our mental health.
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Congratulations to Dr. Michael Cummings, the recipient of the 2023 Doll-Wynder Award from the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT). This prestigious award honors scientists who have made groundbreaking advances in public health, public policy, or epidemiological research. Thank you, Dr. Cummings, for your tireless, passionate, and decades-long efforts to advance the science and policy of effective tobacco control. |
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Congratulations to Drs. Carla Danielson and Alyssa Rheingold, co-recipients of the 2022 MUSC ARROW Advancement of Women Faculty Award. This award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in his/her commitment to the advancement of women faculty at MUSC. The Arrow Award Committee noted that they were impressed by the depth and breadth of impact that Drs. Danielson and Rheingold had on their colleagues and mentees, as reflected in their professional success and heartfelt letters of support. |
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Abstract submissions were blinded and scored by six subject matter experts.
Dr. Gavrilova's abstract scored #2 out of 403 abstracts submitted this year! She will be presenting during the TOP 5 ABSTRACT Plenary Session with over 1,000 attendees.
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Employee Recognition Program
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Do you know an employee who has gone the extra mile recently? Nominate them for the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences' MVP Award! This award will be given quarterly to an employee nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in the workplace. For more information or to nominate an employee, please visit our Employee Recognition Page on the Horseshoe. |
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Research in the Department
Ranked 11th in the nation among departments of psychiatry in total research funding from the National Institutes of Health, MUSC Psychiatry is the single largest research department in the College of Medicine.
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION STUDY |
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PAIN REHABILITATION PROGRAM |
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D & I RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP |
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Contact: Rochelle F. Hanson, Ph.D., NCVC, hansonrf@musc.edu
Meeting Dates, Topics and Presenters
The intent of this is group is to bring together researchers interested in learning more about implementation science. The group is open to those new to the field, as well as those who may already be engaged in implementation research. Below is a list of upcoming presentations and presenters. As you’ll see, we are fortunate to have an outstanding group, several of whom are outside of MUSC. Please email Rochelle Hanson (hansonrf@musc.edu) if you are interested in participating. All meetings will be held via Zoom.
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NOTE: Presentations will be at 1 p.m. EST, with the exception of 9/30. |
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Zoom Link:
https://musccom.zoom.us/j/2975549831?pwd=YkNtKy83aUdySGtqTHhRTTlkR2xjUT09
Meeting ID: 297 554 9831
Passcode: 380351
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,2975549831#,,,,*380351# US (New York)
+13017158592,,2975549831#,,,,*380351# US (Washington DC)
Find your local number: https://musccom.zoom.us/u/kbnbCqphL
Additional Topics:
- Sustainability
- Hybrid designs: Geoff Curran, Sara Landes
- Other special topics: Sarah Helseth, Shannon Self-Brown
- Open dates: Journal club, sharing grant ideas
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BIPOLAR DISORDER RESEARCH STUDY |
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Do you have
BIPOLAR DISORDER
and use CANNABIS?
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If so, you may be eligible to participate in a confidential research study being conducted at MUSC. Compensation is available to those who qualify. If interested, call (843) 792-7500 or email bipolardisorder@musc.edu.
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IRB Number: Pro00112593
Date Approved 07/08/2022
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PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES |
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MUSC Resiliency Program
Stress management and fostering resilience are essential to our well-being and to our ability to provide ongoing care. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers resources and services to MUSC/MUSC Health faculty and employees that have been emotionally affected by COVID-19.
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NAMI Family to Family Program
NAMI understands that depression, schizophrenia, bipolar illness, and other disorders can challenge families. Free help is available!
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NAMI Connection & NAMI Family Support
Physical distancing due to COVID-19 does not mean that you have to go through difficult times alone. NAMI is here to help! We are offering NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection online.
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Project EHCO Tele-Mentoring Programs
Project ECHO SC Pregnancy Wellness and Project ECHO Opioid Use Disorders - Free one hour of CME!
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Mindfulness Center
A newly established Mindfulness Center will be offering a range of mindfulness and resiliency-based classes, workshops, individual sessions, and retreats. All services are currently virtual and do not require you to be in the state to participate!
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Self-Care Support Sessions
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health well-being of our MUSC care team members. Self-care monthly support sessions will teach you how to care for yourself 24/7 with practical tools, discussions, guidance, and support.
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Hollings Cancer Center
T32 ITOS Fellows Program
The ITOS Program will train seven postdoctoral trainees each year for five years, offering outstanding research exposure, academic development, and professional opportunities.
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COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
CARE SPECIALISTS (CPCS) |
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The CPCS office is currently taking referrals for youth and adults for outpatient therapy and/or medication management.
The CPCS office is located at 51 Bee Street and is seeing patients either virtually or in the office. All patients are self-pay at the time of the appointment and will be provided with the necessary paperwork to submit for reimbursement from their insurance companies. All department of psychiatry faculty members are eligible to see private patients in CPCS.
To make a referral or schedule an appointment, call 843-792-9396.
For more information about making a referral or joining the practice, feel free to contact Hilary Bernstein, LISW, DHA at bernsteh@musc.edu.
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FENTANYL URINE TEST
CLINICAL NEUROBIOLOGY LAB |
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FENTANYL URINE TEST NOW OFFERED BY
THE CLINICAL NEUROBIOLOGY LAB (CNL)
The use of the powerful opiate drug, FENTANYL is on the rise, accounting for a large share of overdose deaths in SC, and the greater US.
Previously, urine drug testing at MUSC could not detect Fentanyl use. The Clinical Neurobiology Laboratory has recently completed an extensive validation of a qualitative (positive vs negative) urine test for the presence of Fentanyl which can be used to distinguish this drug from other commonly used/abused opiates such as oxycodone, buprenorphine and morphine. This test should aid clinicians in the evaluation of patients in multiple clinical settings, especially when illicit drug use is suspected.
Simply order: “Fentanyl, Urine, Qual (IOP LAB)” or “LAB9066”
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Individuals needing to contact the MUSC COVID Vaccine Call Center can utilize the information below:
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force will be posting updates on the COVID-19 Vaccine intranet site, including information about the vaccine safety and efficacy, so our care team members can make an informed decision.
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Lab & Testing Options
The following resource provides MUSC Health lab and testing options pertaining to COVID-19. Included on this page is information regarding drive-thru and “pop-up” mobile COVID testing locations, antibody or serology tests, drive-in lab and nurse visits, and original/classic lab testing.
MUSC Health Lab & Testing Options
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Mandatory Self-Monitoring
Due to the activity of COVID-19 within the hospital and community, all employees, residents, fellows and students within all MUSC entities are directed to begin daily self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms.
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This applies regardless of whether you have been working remotely on a full-time or intermittent basis.
You need to continue daily self-monitoring, even if symptoms are not present.
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Updates via The Horseshoe
In addition to updates provided by MUSC Enterprise, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences will also provide updates through our employee intranet, The Horseshoe. Updates will be provided regularly as new information becomes available. For your convenience, direct links are provided below.
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Brain Stimulation Division
Open Rank & Endowed Chair (UNIV, Full-time): The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking an M.D. psychiatrist to serve as a tenure track faculty member and the Joseph Loveless Brain Stimulation Endowed Chair in the Brain Stimulation Lab. The candidate will help support the research of a MUSC faculty member, within the Brain Stimulation Division who is performing translational research using brain stimulation methods and treatments. The faculty rank and track will be determined upon credentials and experience upon hire.
Child & Adolescent Division
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (UMA, Full-Time): This position is for a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who will be working in a team environment in the Outpatient Clinic of the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at the Medical University of South Carolina. The candidate will operate independently but part of an overall service team comprised of MDs, residents/fellows, and other social workers.
Community Clinic
Licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (MUSCP, Full-Time): The LISW or LPC reports to the Division Director. The candidate will provide a wide variety of direct social worker services in an acute care psychiatric setting for a complex caseload of patients including psychosocial assessment, active treatment, discharge planning, case management, and related documentation in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Project Rex
Open Rank/Director of Clinical Research (UNIV, Full-Time): The Project Rex Division within the Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Director of Clinical Research in Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. This would be a doctorate level (MD, DO, PhD) faculty position (tenure track) at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor who would report to the Project Rex Division Director.
Psychiatry Administration
Open Rank & Research Director (UNIV, Full-Time): The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a clinician-scientist with an MD and/or PhD degree(s) to serve as Research Director for the Eating Disorders Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The Research Director will direct eating disorders research for the Friedman Eating Disorders Center. The Friedman Eating Disorders Center provides state-of-the-art, evidence-informed treatments of eating disorders (primarily anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa) by a multi-disciplinary subspecialty team of pediatricians, internists, nutritionists, and mental health providers (psychologists and psychiatrists).
Psychiatry Hospitalists Division
Open Rank (UNIV, Part-Time): Candidate must be a psychiatrist with the ability to hold an unrestricted license to practice in South Carolina. Candidate will be a faculty member of the Psychiatry Hospitalists Division at a .5 FTE (50% effort or 20 hours per week) and provide inpatient care across all adult inpatient units for attendings on leave. Candidate may also be required to cover some night call and weekend coverage as part of their clinical effort.
Sleep and Anxiety Research and Treatment Program (SATRP)
Licensed Social Worker (LISW)/LPC (MUSC, Part-Time): This clinician will provide evidence based mental health outpatient services for adults suffering from sleep or anxiety disorders with the Sleep and Anxiety Treatment and Research Program. The position includes both assessments and counseling via office based and remote work from home providing telehealth therapy. Experience with implementing cognitive behavioral therapy and treating sleep and anxiety disorders is recommended. Flexible weekday schedules are preferred to accommodate evening clinic. |
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POSTDOC FELLOW OPPORTUNITY |
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The Bipolar Disorder Research Program is seeking a postdoctoral fellow by agreement (i.e., start date is flexible).
The successful applicant will work on several large NIH-funded projects (e.g., AA025365, DA054275) focused on using experimental pharmacology and multimodal MRI (e.g., fMRI, proton MR spectroscopy) to better understand and treat individuals with bipolar disorder, with a special emphasis on those with co-occurring substance use disorders who have historically been excluded from research.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assessing research participants using semi-structured clinical interviews (e.g., SCID-5).
- Managing participant recruitment from clinical referral sources.
- Overseeing MRI data collection and quality control.
- Analyzing data and publishing/presenting results.
Requirements:
We seek a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher with a degree in clinical psychology (i.e., PhD) or psychiatry (i.e., MD). Background in clinical assessment, MRI, bipolar disorder, and/or substance use disorder research is a plus, but not required.
This postdoctoral fellowship position offers a competitive salary, a dynamic work environment alongside an ambitious multidisciplinary team, innovative cutting-edge research with an excellent infrastructure, intellectual freedom, scientific integrity, strong collaborations at the national and international level, and a flexible start date (e.g., current psychology interns, please feel encouraged to apply!). For clinical psychologists seeking licensure, the hours of supervised clinic work required by the SC board can be obtained within approximately one year.
For further information on the position, please contact Dr. James (Jim) Prisciandaro at priscian@musc.edu.
Applicants should email their application (including a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and 3 academic/professional references) in a pdf document to Dr. Prisciandaro at priscian@musc.edu.
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UPDATED MOONLIGHTING POLICY |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS |
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If you would like to submit content to include in next week's Chair Update, please submit to Dr. Jamie Fisher by 12:00 pm on Monday. Thank you. |
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