Main Line Health has inaugurated a new centralized hub for its inaugural in-house Psychiatry Residency Program at Bryn Mawr Hospital. This development signifies a substantial enhancement in mental health training and patient accessibility within the facility. Located in the Founder’s Building at 101 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, the new suite integrates psychology and psychotherapy services with psychiatry residents under an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited program.
The establishment of this centralized location aims to promote collaboration among healthcare professionals, improve educational outcomes, and elevate the quality of patient care. This initiative follows the transition of psychiatry residents from Crozer Health, which recently closed its residency program. By consolidating various services and trainees in one facility, Main Line Health intends to create a cohesive learning environment while simultaneously increasing access to mental health services for the surrounding community.
Integrated Training and Comprehensive Care
Main Line Health emphasizes that its residency programs focus on practical clinical experience tailored to the specific needs of the community. The curriculum for the Psychiatry Residency Program encompasses diverse rotations across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Residents will gain experience in various specialties, including addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and emergency psychiatry.
Leading the program is Brittni Jones, DO, who oversees the training of a dedicated team of professionals. The new suite is staffed by eight psychologists and psychotherapists, alongside five resident psychiatrists: Kenneth Wee and Robert Duprey, both in their fourth year, as well as Asa Thompson, Reema Patel, and Zita Jones, who are in their third year. This diverse team is now actively accepting new patients since the suite’s opening on December 8, 2023.
Addressing Community Mental Health Needs
Main Line Health officials state that this dedicated space is part of a broader strategy aimed at expanding mental health services in response to the increasing demand for such care. The initiative is designed to enhance continuity of care, support physician training, and provide high-quality psychiatric services closer to home for patients throughout the Main Line region.
This new residency program not only bolsters the educational framework for future psychiatrists but also represents a significant commitment to improving mental health care accessibility in the community. As the program begins to accept patients, it is poised to make a meaningful impact on mental health services in the area.
