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Psychiatry Boot Camp

Mark Mullen, MD
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Catatonia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychiatry
Anxiety Disorders
Delirium
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Developmental Psychology
Psychotherapy
Schizophrenia
Transplant Psychiatry
Eating Disorders
Decisional Capacity
Suicide
Appelbaum-Grisso Criteria
Functional Neurological Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Child Psychiatry
Dementia

Your clear, practical introduction to the field of psychiatry. Each episode features a leading expert unpacking complex topics like suicide risk, schizophrenia, catatonia, and childhood anxiety. Originally created as a crash course for new doctors, Psychiatry Boot Camp has grown into essential listening for professionals preparing for residency, advancing their careers, or sharpening their clinica... more

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In this second part of a special double feature, Dr. Awais Aftab, MD, Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University, presents a rigorous framework for the next iteration of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. more

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In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, host Dr. Mark Mullen sits down with Dr. Awais Aftab, MD, a psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Aftab, well-known for his "Psychiatry at the Margins" Substack a... more

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In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with Dr. Owen Muir, psychiatrist, entrepreneur, and Chief Medical Officer of Radial Health, about the growing role of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in psychiatric treatment.

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In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with psychiatrist and medical ethicist Dr. Mark Komrad about physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, focusing particularly on their implications for psychiatric practice.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Awais Aftab
Psychiatrist in the Cleveland area; clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: Scientific Pluralism and the Evolution of Psychiatric Classification with Dr. Awais Aftab
Owen Muir
Child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist; CEO/CMO at Radial; neurotechnology and medical device advisor
Radial; Neuralief; various advisory roles
Episode: TMS for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Clinical Guide with Dr. Owen Muir
Mark Komrad
Psychiatrist; guest expert on medical ethics and physician-assisted suicide
Baltimore, Johns Hopkins trained; former Treatment Resistant Psychotic Disorders unit lead
Episode: Physician Assisted Suicide: Clinical, Legal, and Ethical Implications for Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Komrad
Dr. Mark Ruffalo
Faculty member at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine
University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine
Episode: Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Diagnostic Validity with Dr. Mark L. Ruffalo
Jesse Bogan
Journalist supported by The Marshall Project
The Marshall Project
Episode: Severe Mental Illness Behind Bars: A Breakdown in Care with Jesse Bogan
Dinah Miller
Psychiatrist in Baltimore and author
Private Practice
Episode: Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment in Modern Psychiatry with Dr. Dinah Miller
Allen Frances
Professor of Psychiatry and Chairman Emeritus at Duke University, formerly Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force.
Duke University
Episode: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Psychiatry with Dr. Allen Frances
Jonathan Shedler
Globally recognized expert in psychotherapy
Episode: Beyond Boot Camp: Conversations on Psychiatry's Future (Season 4 Trailer)
Mark Ruffalo
Globally recognized expert
Episode: Beyond Boot Camp: Conversations on Psychiatry's Future (Season 4 Trailer)

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Mark Mullen
Host and educator guiding clinical discussions with leading experts in psychiatry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 538 ratings
  • More skepticism about TMS efficacy claims please?

    The recent article on TMS makes claims about its efficacy that are not supported by the most recent meta-analyses. Effect sizes are small when we look at RCT with sham studies. Why don’t the interviewers push back against people pushing psychiatrist? This show is not for skeptics, I fear.

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    3
    nomorelandmines
    United Statesa month ago
  • Addresses the why not just the how

    An extremely important podcast for anyone going into psychiatry and a useful reminder for those within the field. Dr Mullen does a spectacular job tackling the difficult to answer questions of what the role of a psychiatrist should be and evaluated what the goals of different services should be. While as an intern I was initially disappointed this podcast didn’t have the high yield facts I had been hoping to find to boost my performance, I now on a re-listen am realizing this podcast influenced ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merco773
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fellow SLU Alum

    Great way to stay up to date on information and get new perspectives on practice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    psychnp26912
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Definitely a great podcast for mental health professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ramifcations
    United States6 months ago
  • Deep and informative interviews

    It’s always a pleasure to listen to Psychiatry Boot Camp. This is a great opportunity to “meet” so many experienced specialists. Dr. Mullen guides the conversations so well that I feel I’m present with them. Thanks for this awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Doctor She
    Brazil8 months ago

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Excellent guest quality with deep, nuanced discussions.
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Scientific Pluralism and the Evolution of Psychiatric Classification with Dr. Awais Aftab
Q: How should the field think about pluralism and its practical applications in DSM-6 and beyond?
The guest explains that pluralism means recognizing multiple explanatory frameworks as valuable, rather than forcing a single true theory. He argues for tailoring classification to specific purposes (e.g., research, treatment prediction) and expanding beyond purely biological explanations to include psychological, social, cultural, and existential factors. He also suggests concrete steps to move forward that reduce culture-war polarization.
Scientific Pluralism and the Evolution of Psychiatric Classification with Dr. Awais Aftab
Q: What is your personal mission in the field of psychiatry, and why do you do the work you do?
Dr. Aftab describes himself as occupying a middle ground between traditional medical psychiatry and critical psychiatry, aiming to promote conceptual confidence and humanistic clinical care while challenging polarized debates. He emphasizes the importance of nuanced, pragmatic understanding of psychiatric concepts and the need to improve real-world patient care, rather than adhering strictly to a single dogmatic framework.
Physician Assisted Suicide: Clinical, Legal, and Ethical Implications for Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Komrad
Q: What do the evaluations for decisional capacity look like in these cases, and who determines if a patient has an insufferable condition that justifies euthanasia?
There is no universal standard; capacity assessments are highly variable and left to the discretion of individual physicians, often lacking formal templates, with two clinicians commonly involved and significant differences across jurisdictions.
Severe Mental Illness Behind Bars: A Breakdown in Care with Jesse Bogan
Q: Why should Psychiatry Bootcamp listeners care about this topic that we're discussing today?
Jesse Bogan emphasizes the importance of awareness and understanding of mental illness in the criminal justice system, explaining that many people care about this issue and are dedicating their lives to help those affected.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Psychiatry with Dr. Allen Frances
Q: Can chatbots really compete with human therapists?
Dr. Frances explains that chatbots are excellent for mild psychiatric issues, but dangerous for severe ones, necessitating a two-tiered approach.

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What is Psychiatry Boot Camp about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers practical, clinically focused discussions led by a psychiatrist host and a rotating cast of expert guests. Recent episodes center on ethically complex issues in psychiatry—physician-assisted suicide, involuntary treatment, and decision-making capacity—as well as diagnostic debates around complex trauma, functional neurological disorders, and the integration of artificial intelligence into mental health care. Across episodes, the conversations blend policy, ethics, clinical pearls, and real-world case examples, often linking theory to day-to-day decision-making in hospital and community settings. It's likely to appeal to residents, practicing clinicians, and students seeking accessible, high-yield insights from recognized ... more

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Recent guests on Psychiatry Boot Camp include:

1. Dr. Awais Aftab
2. Owen Muir
3. Mark Komrad
4. Dr. Mark Ruffalo
5. Jesse Bogan
6. Dinah Miller
7. Allen Frances
8. Jonathan Shedler

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