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March 09, 2023
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MUSC Psychiatry Chair Update
 
Thomas W. Uhde, M.D.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Institute of Psychiatry
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The American College of Psychiatrists’ PIPE® exam fulfills ABPN’s Self-Assessment MOC Requirement

 

Developed for practicing psychiatrists by the creators of PRITE®, PIPE® is a comprehensive, online exam that:

  • Prepares psychiatrists for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology’s (ABPN) maintenance of certification (MOC) examination
  • Fulfills ABPN’s self-assessment MOC requirement by providing up to 30 hours of self-assessment CME credit (MOC candidates must complete 24 hours of self-assessment CME every three years)

This 200-question multiple-choice evaluation tool has been designed to provide comprehensive self-assessment of professional skills for practicing psychiatrists and to promote lifelong learning. The questions cover the content areas represented on the ABPN’s maintenance of certification exam. The 2022 exam has been expanded to include questions covering topics taken directly from survey feedback of past PIPE exam-takers. These topics include, but are not limited to, ethics and forensic issues, physician wellness, and infectious diseases. Test-takers receive immediate feedback on each item, including a written discussion of correct responses and two reference citations for additional information about each topic. Upon purchasing PIPE, you will have one year to complete the exam, returning to the test as often as you like during that time period.

 

To purchase the 2022 PIPE Exam, please follow this link: https://www.dxrcore.com/acp/store. If you are a member of The American College of Psychiatrists, a Residency Training Program Director, or a current/former Laughlin or PRITE Fellow, please download, complete, and return the form found at www.acpsych.org/pipe to purchase the exam at a discounted rate.

 

Contact Nathan Zastrow at The American College of Psychiatrists with any questions, comments or concerns, via nathan@acpsych.org, or 312-938-8840 ext. 16. You can also find answers to many of the most frequent questions by clicking here and reviewing a FAQ PDF (the FAQ will go to your browser’s download folder).

EDAR Program Call for Mentors

 

The NIAAA-sponsored Enhancing Diversity in Alcohol Research (EDAR) program is seeking new faculty members to join our Mentoring Team. EDAR is a fully virtual, two-year program for advanced psychology trainees with underrepresented minority identities. The objective of the program is to facilitate new or enhanced alcohol research involvement during the transitions through APA-required internship and postdoctoral fellowship/faculty applications. 

 

Faculty at the advanced Assistant Professor (or equivalent) level or higher, as well as early and mid-career K awardees, and senior alcohol researchers are encouraged to consider joining! Faculty from various disciplines and psychology specialty areas are welcome. The new training year will begin in August 2023, and a stipend is provided to compensate faculty mentors for their time and effort. Please visit our EDAR program website for additional details.

 

Joining the Mentoring Team does not guarantee or obligate faculty to a mentee assignment. Applicants are invited to identify several preferred mentors, and our team then matches selected trainees with mentors following confirmation of faculty availability.

 

Please do not hesitate to reach out backchannel (edar@musc.edu) for additional information. We are enormously grateful to our current mentors, and look forward to working with new colleagues in upcoming years of the program!

 

Sincerely,

 

The EDAR Leadership Team at MUSC: Drs. Julianne Flanagan, Sudie Back, and Liz Santa Ana

MUSC High School Teen Science Ambassador Program
 
 

Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, Ren Rountree, and Alicia Parson proudly announce we are open to recruitment for the MUSC High School Teen Science Ambassador Fall 2023 program. We are recruiting Charleston county rising Juniors who self-identify as a person from an underrepresented population in STEM (please check out the flyer and website for full eligibility). The application window will close on March 31, 2023

 

For more information, please contact Ren Rountree at tsap@musc.edu

MUSC 5th Annual Septima P. Clark Poetry Contest
 
SPC Poetry Contest
 

Calling all SC poets!! MUSC is hosting the 5th Annual Septima P. Clark Poetry Contest, open to all SC K-12 students.

 

The suggested theme for this year’s poems is "Unity in the Community: A World United."

 

This year’s theme invites student poets to think of themselves not only as individuals, but also as members of larger communities that share common experiences, values, goals, and responsibilities.  Contest organizers hope to highlight the strength of unified communities where individuals are stronger together than they would be alone. They look forward to reading the students' poems about all of the ways, large and small, that youth in the state are connected with others in our various communities.

 

Students might consider questions like: 

  • What makes you proud about your community, and how do you make your community proud? 
  • Have you lived and learned in the same community your entire life, or has your community grown with your location and other life experiences? 
  • What brings your community together as a whole, and how can communities work together despite their differences? 
  • What can you do or say to unify your community at the local or global level?
KUDOS & WINS
Brain Stimulation Services
Correction: In the March 02, 2023 edition of the Chair Update, we incorrectly credited the Brain Stimulation Lab with winning the FY23 Q2 PACE Innovation Award. The winner of this award was Brain Stimulation Services. We apologize for this error and wish to congratulate the Brain Stimulation Services team on their hard-earned win!
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Chief Residents
for Psychiatry, Med/Psych, and Neuro/Psych!
Psychiatry Employee Recognition Program
 
 
Employee Recognition Program
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.
 EVENTS
Departmental Events
 
In-person and virtual events of interest to employees in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2022-2023 GRAND ROUNDS SERIES
Psychiatry Grand Rounds, March 10, 2023
LIVING YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
VIRTUAL WELLNESS SERIES
Living Your Best Work Life

Women, uniquely take on the role of a caretaker or a giver in their personal lives and professionally - always looking after others and rarely prioritizing yourself. This series is designed to give you the space and time to reconnect, rejuvenate and build individual resilience to live your best work life.

 

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ASNR SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM AND SOCIAL

ASNR Satellite Symposium and Social

 

March 13, 2023

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

The National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation will be hosting a satellite symposium and social gathering to kick off the 2023 American Society of Neurorehabilitation annual meeting. Both events will be held on the campus of MUSC in College of Health Professions Building A.

Speakers:

NIH REPAYS YOUR STUDENT LOANS
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LOWCOUNTRY MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
LOWCOUNTRY MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
Registration Now Open for the 
2023 Lowcountry Mental Health Conference!
 
The Lowcountry Mental Health Conference (www.lowcountrymhconference.com) will take place July 26 - 28, 2023 and offers both an in-person option at the Gaillard Performance Center in downtown Charleston and a live virtual viewing option! 
 
Continuing Education Hours
 
The conference will award up to 15.25 continuing education credits for a wide variety of licensed professionals within South Carolina and across the United States.
 
Our Schedule
 
We have a great line-up of speakers and incredibly unique, important, and relevant talk topics! View a detailed schedule at www.lowcountrymhconference.com/schedule/
RESEARCH
Research
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.
SCTR'S DIGITAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
SCTR’s Digital Health Solutions is available to provide consultation and mentorship to innovators and investigators in any phase, from conceptualization to dissemination. TACHL provides consultation in concept development, grant preparation, wireframing, app development and testing, research methodology, and commercialization. Schedule a consult today by emailing us at hazelto@musc.edu or SPARCRequest Digital Health Solutions.
COPE STUDY
COPE Study
CBD RESEARCH STUDY
CBD Research Study
MOUSE BEHAVIORAL PHENOTYPING CORE
Mouse Behavioral Phenotyping Core
 
Please contact Dr. Rachel Penrod-Martin with any questions
YOUTH COLLABORATIVE
Youth Collaborative
BEST TRIAL
BEST Trial
SYMPHONY STUDY
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION STUDY
PPD STUDY
MAJOR DEPRESSION STUDY
NARSAD
D & I RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP

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.

D&I meeting info
NOTE: Presentations will be at 1 p.m. EST, with the exception of 9/30.

Zoom Link:

https://musccom.zoom.us/j/2975549831?pwd=YkNtKy83aUdySGtqTHhRTTlkR2xjUT09

 

Meeting ID: 297 554 9831

Passcode: 380351

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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
BIPOLAR DISORDER RESEARCH STUDY
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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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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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 PROGRAMS
HOLLINGS T32 FELLOWS PROGRAM
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.
 
NAMI Family to Family Program
NAMI Family to Family Program
NAMI understands that depression, schizophrenia, bipolar illness, and other disorders can challenge families. Free help is available!
 
NAMI CONNECTION
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.
 
Project ECHO
Project EHCO Tele-Mentoring Programs
Project ECHO SC Pregnancy Wellness and Project ECHO Opioid Use Disorders - Free one hour of CME!
 
Mindfulness
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! 
 
Self-Care Support Sessions
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.
 
MUSC Resiliency Program
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.
 
 CLINICAL
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
CARE SPECIALISTS (CPCS)
CPCS Building
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.
 
Check out our website: Psychiatriccarespecialists.com
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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”

MUSC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
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COVID-19 RESOURCES
Individuals needing to contact the MUSC COVID Vaccine Call Center can utilize the information below:
COVID-19 vaccine
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.
 
COVID-19 test

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

Temperature scanner
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. 

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.

 

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.

 CAREERS

Brain Stimulation Division

 

Open Rank & Endowed Chair (UNIV, Full-time): The Brain Stimulation Lab (BSL) in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Psychiatrist to serve as a tenure track faculty member and the Joe Loveless Brain Stimulation Endowed Chair. The candidate will treat patients and perform translational research using brain stimulation methods and treatments. The rank and salary are dependent upon credentials.

 

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Division

 

Open Rank (UNIV, Full-Time): Seeking a BC/BE Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in collaborative care effort in the MUSC hospital system. Clinical effort will be split between Pediatric Hospital consults, providing medical support to eating disorder program, and providing outpatient effort to collaborative care efforts in primary care and school settings. Clinician will also be working closely with child fellows, general psychiatry residents, and medical students. Leadership opportunities may develop within the eating disorders program and the collaborative care program in upcoming years.

 

Neuro-X Lab

 

Research Instructor (UNIV, Full-Time): The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a full time faculty member at the rank of Instructor on a non-tenure track in the MUSC Neuro-X Lab, with a focus on brain stimulation and brain imaging. Applicant should have experience in functional neuroimaging, neurostimulation, concurrent stimulation with neuroimaging, and have the ability to support the principal investigator on two NIH funded projects on substance use disorder and chronic pain, as well as contribute intellectually to the Neuro-X Lab research portfolio.

 

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. 

 

Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health Division

 

Clinical Assistant Professor (UNIV, Full-Time): The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a psychiatrist with interest and experience in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry. This position will provide opportunities for integrating mental health care into obstetric settings through education, consultation, clinical services and telepsychiatry. Clinical activities will include prescription and management of medications, administration or recommendation of psychotherapeutic treatments, and collaboration with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals.

 POSTDOC FELLOW OPPORTUNITY

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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