Psychiatry Training Towards a Global Future: Trainees’ Perspective in Portugal

Authors

  • Mariana Pinto da Costa Psychiatry Department. Hospital de Magalhães Lemos. Porto. Portugal.
  • Cátia Guerra Psychiatry Department. Centro Hospitalar São João. Porto. Portugal.
  • Rui Malta Psychiatry Department. Centro Hospitalar São João. Porto. Portugal.
  • Manuela Moura Psychiatry Department. Centro Hospitalar São João. Porto. Portugal.
  • Serafim Carvalho Psychiatry Department. Hospital de Magalhães Lemos. Porto. Portugal.
  • Denisa Mendonça Department of Population Studies. Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar. University of Porto. Porto. Portugal. Biostatistics Unit. Institute of Public Health. University of Porto. Porto. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.319

Abstract

Introduction: Psychiatry is influenced by society changes, so it should be permanently updating itself, foreseeing future behaviours and pathologies. This study aims to describe psychiatry trainee’s opinion in Portugal concerning their training and the modifications they would want to witness in the near future.
Material and Methods: A structured questionnaire of 26 questions was developed by the Portuguese Association of Psychiatry Trainees and sent via email.
Results: The percentage of responses was 41.5%. The majority of the trainees were satisfied with their formation. However, some changes were pointed out concerning obligatory and optional placements. Most trainees claimed psychotherapy should be included in their training, along with an easier access to investigational procedures and clinical training opportunities abroad.
Discussion and Conclusion: This detailed perspective can facilitate the transformation of the curricula throughout Portugal and Europe, allowing the improvement of psychiatry training, as well as the enhancement of mental health care.

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Author Biographies

Mariana Pinto da Costa, Psychiatry Department. Hospital de Magalhães Lemos. Porto. Portugal.

Cátia Guerra, Psychiatry Department. Centro Hospitalar São João. Porto. Portugal.

Rui Malta, Psychiatry Department. Centro Hospitalar São João. Porto. Portugal.

Manuela Moura, Psychiatry Department. Centro Hospitalar São João. Porto. Portugal.

Serafim Carvalho, Psychiatry Department. Hospital de Magalhães Lemos. Porto. Portugal.

Denisa Mendonça, Department of Population Studies. Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar. University of Porto. Porto. Portugal. Biostatistics Unit. Institute of Public Health. University of Porto. Porto. Portugal.

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Published

2013-08-30

How to Cite

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Pinto da Costa M, Guerra C, Malta R, Moura M, Carvalho S, Mendonça D. Psychiatry Training Towards a Global Future: Trainees’ Perspective in Portugal. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2013 Aug. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];26(4):357-60. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/319

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 4 (2013): July-August

Section

Original

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