Trainees Unprepared for Advances in Psychedelic Medicine

A Survey Study

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ID13913658
AuthorsJamarie Geller (0000-0001-9049-4400, University of Michigan, corresponding author), Nicolas G Glynos (0000-0002-6952-131X, University of Michigan), Andrew Lemmen (0000-0003-1147-6525, Wayne State University Medical School), Rachel M Pacilio (0000-0001-6568-267X, University of Michigan), D J Kruger (0000-0002-2757-7016, University at Buffalo, State University of New York), Avinash Hosanagar (0000-0002-2056-1097, University of Michigan)
Year2024
Volume57
Issue3
Pages235-242
Publication date2024-04-16
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychoactive Drugs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0279-1072 • E-ISSN: 2159-9777
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02791072.2024.2341795
PMID38627929
OpenAlexW4394873441
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited19

This study aimed to characterize attitudes and identify gaps in trainee knowledge and education that may impact the field's readiness for the reemergence of psychedelic use in psychiatry. A two-part survey was sent out targeting medical and allied professional trainees who may interact with patients using or planning to use psychedelics therapeutically. Collected data for part one characterized demographics, sources of information, attitudes, experiences, and amount and type of education available about psychedelics in training programs. Part two was an assessment of psychedelic literacy, and predictors of trainee knowledge were analyzed. A total of 473 responses were obtained, 221 of which were unique, complete, thought to be authentic, and therefore included. Results indicated trainees had learned about psychedelics and related therapies from a wide variety of sources, most notably social media and word-of-mouth, which did not correlate with increased knowledge. There is limited structured education available, and although overall knowledge is low, participation in programming at home institutions did predict greater psychedelic literacy. As psychedelics are becoming increasingly available and research into their use in medicine advances, inclusion of relevant material in academic training programs will be essential to prepare future professionals to effectively educate and counsel patients

Demographics · Inclusion (mineral · Literacy · Medical education · Pedagogy · Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques · Chemical synthesis and alkaloids · Medicine · Psychedelics and Drug Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology

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