The current state of training in psychiatry of intellectual disability: perspectives of trainees and trainers.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and method

Twelve intellectual disability psychiatry trainee representatives and 13 training programme directors were surveyed to assess the current state of training, to establish what motivated specialty trainees to choose intellectual disability psychiatry, and to explore issues that might affect retention.

Results

The combined survey response rate was 83%. All trainees had chosen intellectual disability psychiatry after experience in either their personal or working life. Overall, specialty trainees were satisfied with their training; the majority felt supported to meet training requirements. Trainee isolation was the main concern for current trainees.

Clinical implications

Recruitment for specialty training in intellectual disability psychiatry is acknowledg

SUBMITTER: Walton C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8058933 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature