Program Overview

Introduction to the Alexander Wilson Schweizer Fellowship

The Alexander Wilson Schweizer Fellowship is a permanently endowed fund that supports a two-year position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. This department is renowned for its tripartite mission of research, teaching, and clinical care.

Program Description

The Fellowship funds research and clinical work focused on depression or bipolar disorder. Historically, these funds have supported physicians in expanding their clinical expertise, developing educational programs for the public about mood disorders, and working in the genetics laboratory to uncover the causes of mood disorders. Geneticists and neuroscientists are also encouraged to apply for the fellowship.

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants must have a M.D. and have completed a general psychiatry residency, or hold a Ph.D. in a related area of study. The Alexander Wilson Schweizer Fellowship is novel in that applicants are encouraged to propose innovative ideas that will accelerate our understanding and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder or improve care and education.

Mentorship and Opportunities

Close mentorship and supervision are provided by Dr. James Potash, Dr. Karen Swartz, and other faculty. Diverse opportunities for research and advanced clinical practice are available, including working in the genetics laboratory and developing educational programs for the public.

Research Areas

• Depression
  • Clinical research
  • Genetics research
• Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical research
  • Genetics research
• Mood Disorders
  • Educational programs for the public
  • Clinical care and treatment

Conclusion

The Alexander Wilson Schweizer Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for physicians, geneticists, and neuroscientists to contribute to the understanding and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder, while also developing their clinical expertise and educational programs for the public.