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

  • Walton C
  • Williams F
  • Bonell S
  • et al.
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© 2020 The Authors. 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 acknowledged to be a concern for workforce planning and could affect access to and quality of psychiatric care for people with intellectual disability. The results of this survey could be used as a guide to improve efforts to attract trainees. Acknowledging and reducing trainee isolation could improve trainee morale.

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Walton, C., Williams, F., Bonell, S., & Barrett, M. (2021). The current state of training in psychiatry of intellectual disability: perspectives of trainees and trainers. BJPsych Bulletin, 45(1), 59–65. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2020.68

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