Joanna Chambers, M.D.

Joanna E. Chambers, M.D. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Director, Residency Training
Personal Statement	I am interested in Education in Psychiatry. Our field continues to evolve and is, in my opinion, the most exciting and challenging field in medicine. My goal is to share my enthusiasm for learning about the brain and the human mind. I hope to create an environment where our residents can explore their talents and develop into outstanding psychiatrists. I also have specific interests in Perinatal Psychiatry as well as Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
Education	Undergraduate: University of Georgia Medical School: Medical College of Georgia Residency: Yale University School of Medicine Board Certifications/Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Current Academic Interests	Teaching: I have multiple teaching roles in the department, including the Residency Training Director, teaching multiple didactic courses to the residents, and teaching in the outpatient clinic at University Hospital to both residents and medical students. Clinical: Attending Psychiatrist at University Hospital Adult Outpatient Clinic Research: I am interested in long-term outcomes in children whose mothers require psychiatric treatment during pregnancy and nursing, as well as outcomes research in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Recent Publications	Ricke AK., Farrell CE, Chambers JE. The Pharmacotherapy of Perinatal Mood Disorders. Psychopharm Review. In press. Sprehn, G, Chambers JE., Konski A, Saykin AJ, Johnstone PAS. Decreased Cancer Survival in Individuals Separated at Time of Diagnosis: Critical Period for Cancer Pathophysiology? Cancer. In press. Erickson CA, Chambers JE: Memantine for disruptive behavior in autistic disorder. J Clin Psychiatry, June 2006, Vol.67 (6) 1000.