Main Line Health has inaugurated a new Psychiatry Residency Program at Bryn Mawr Hospital, enhancing mental health training and access to care. Located in the Founder’s Building at 101 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., this facility is the first of its kind within the health system and is backed by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The new suite integrates psychology and psychotherapy services with psychiatry residents, creating an environment that promotes collaboration and strengthens educational opportunities.
The establishment of this program follows the transition of psychiatry residents from Crozer Health, which recently closed. By consolidating these services and trainees in one location, Main Line Health aims to foster a cohesive learning environment while expanding access to mental health care for the local community. Leaders within the health system emphasize the importance of hands-on clinical experience tailored to meet community needs.
Comprehensive Curriculum and Staffing
The Psychiatry Residency Program features a comprehensive curriculum that includes rotations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Residents will gain exposure to various specialties, such as addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and emergency psychiatry. The program is directed by Brittni Jones, DO, who oversees the training of residents and ensures the curriculum meets the highest educational standards.
The new facility is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals, including eight psychologists and psychotherapists, as well as five resident psychiatrists. Among the residents are Kenneth Wee and Robert Duprey, both in their fourth year of residency, alongside third-year residents Asa Thompson, Reema Patel, and Zita Jones. The suite officially opened its doors to patients on December 8 and is now accepting new patients.
Addressing Growing Demand for Mental Health Services
Main Line Health officials indicate that this new dedicated space aligns with the organization’s broader strategy for growth while responding to the increasing demand for mental health services. The Psychiatry Residency Program aims to improve continuity of care and support the training of physicians, ultimately providing high-quality psychiatric services closer to home for patients across the Main Line.
As mental health needs continue to rise, the opening of this residency program represents a significant step towards improving community health resources. For updates on developments in Chester County and surrounding areas, local residents can follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.
