COVID-19 UPDATE

An Important Mental Well Being Resource for You, Your Colleagues, Patients, Families and Friends: CALL TO MIND – Mental Well-Being & Coronavirus

For Our Federation of Texas Psychiatry Members:

REFLECTIONS OF A “COVID-19 LONG-HAULER” – A PHYSICIAN-AS-PATIENT PERSPECTIVE

It recently came to our attention that one of our fellow colleagues and President of the Greater Long Island Psychiatric Society, Dr. Scott Krakower was diagnosed with COVID-19 in April, while being a young father of a newborn and toddler. Dr. Krakower is still undergoing recovery, as has been the case with others now termed COVID-19 Long Haulers. We are sharing the links to the Today video and USA Today article for your information.

On behalf of all of the Members of the Federation of Texas Psychiatry, we send our best wishes to Dr. Scott Krakower for an expeditious and full recovery as soon as possible. And, to all of our members, Please Stay Safe and Remain Healthy.

https://www.today.com/video/coronavirus-patient-and-his-doctor-explain-long-haul-symptoms-86613061788

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/06/20/coronavirus-covid-19-symptoms-can-last-months-some-patients/3207573001/

A MESSAGE FROM THE FEDERATION OF TEXAS PSYCHIATRY CHAIRMAN

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve please be assured that there is no higher priority to the Federation of Texas Psychiatry and its’ affiliated organizations (Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, Texas Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Texas Academy of Psychiatry and the Texas Foundation for Psychiatric Education and Research) than the safety of our members, staff and the community at large.

The Federation of Texas Psychiatry Delegate Assembly is closely monitoring all information and resources available and will continuously make updates to the Federation website in order to keep you informed about COVID-19 and provide you with access to the most current, relevant resources and updates to assist you, your families, patients and community in staying safe and remaining healthy in this very difficult and challenging time.

We are committed to following all recommendations and from the CDC, World Health Organization, Texas Department of State Health Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local public health departments and Office of the Texas Governor to stay on top of the rapidly evolving situation with the illness caused by the new coronavirus COVID-19.

To access the Chairman of the Federation of Texas Psychiatry Delegate Assembly’s message to members and all current postings, updated messages, practice resources, patient/public resources regarding the COVID-19 virus CLICK HERE. 

“As a resident member of TSPP, I’ve learned so much about organized medicine. The Resident Fellow Meeting allows residents and fellows from across the state to discuss current issues, collaborate between programs, and find a voice in our profession. It has also offered great networking opportunities, and I’ve been able to meet many wonderful future psychiatrists whom I keep in touch with outside of meetings. We have a social outing during each meeting which also builds these connections. Residents also have the ability to sit on other committees to lend our voice to the leaders in our profession. I personally sit on the Academic Committee, and had the privilege of presenting a project from my program aimed at improving resident and fellow participation in organized medicine. I’ve really enjoyed my time in TSPP, and look forward to membership after graduation.” – Rachel E Zettl, M.D., M.Ed., PGY-3 resident at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)

“TSPP 2018 was an amazing meeting! Being able to interact with fellow members, share experiences, and insights from around the state was definitely a remarkable experience. Also, the lecture series allowed us to partake in the expert’s views on issues that impact our current practice and learning environment as well as becoming aware of the trends that our field is following. Being active in organizations that represent our profession is crucial to support and shape the future of our field. Having a forum for resident/fellow participation is an encouraging opportunity to witness the responsibility we carry as psychiatrists and voice concerns as well as goals that pertain to current and future trainees.” -Ramon Aragon, M.D., PGY-3 resident at Texas Tech El Paso and also new Chair-Elect for 2019-2020 academic year

“As a resident, it’s hard to find the time to meet colleagues from different cities and programs. The TSPP Annual Convention provides a unique opportunity for all of us to gather, share stories, and collaborate. It inspired me to see so many residents travel from all over the State to talk about the present state and future of psychiatry. There was a representative from nearly every psychiatry program in Texas! We learned so much from each other and made new friends. I strive to come back as many times as I can and encourage other residents and fellows to do the same.” – Lynh Phan, D.O., PGY-2 resident at John Peter Smith

“The RFM section was able to work with the executive committee to create the organization’s Debra Atkisson Resident Fellow Member Scholarship Award. This will help give the next generation of psychiatrists an opportunity to be even more involved in organized medicine.” -Karen Duong, D.O., PGY-3 resident University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)