Objective: The authors evaluate the current practices and perceptions of graduates of combined family medicine-psychiatry residency programs in the following areas: preparation for practice, boundary formation, and integration of skills sets. Method: The authors conducted an electronic cross-sectional survey of all nationwide combined family…

Objectives: The combined discipline of family practice and psychiatry was created in 1995. There are no established guidelines for 1) teaching residents how to integrate these two specialties, 2) providing appropriate supervision, and 3) helping residents develop personal and professional boundaries. The authors share their approach and aim to…

Objective: This article outlines a psychiatry curriculum developed for family practice residents by family practice-psychiatry residents. Methods: A literature review, needs assessment, planning, implementation, and initial assessment were conducted. Conclusion: Early results demonstrated improved general psychiatric knowledge and a high level of…