
Annual Report 2020-2021


The past year in the Department of Psychiatry has focused on adapting to challenging times. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions, we have continued training the next generation of psychiatrists and carrying out research that will shape the future of mental health.
Still, we have also strived to grow and improve. The pandemic restrictions have motivated us to advocate for the importance of mental health and the continuation of essential treatments for mental illness. We have learned from society’s ongoing reckoning around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We are engaging in difficult conversations, recognizing the role of implicit bias, and working towards a future when our Department reflects the diversity of our communities. Our research work has helped us understand the pandemic’s impact both patients with severe mental illness and the general population. We are continuing to confront psychiatry’s greatest challenges, from improving access to mental health care to preventing suicide. We have learned from each other, supported each other, and collaborated across sites and divisions to keep moving forward.
As always, our core academic mission continues to be the relief of mental illness through education and research. This year, we have demonstrated our ability to continue that mission in a way that not only endures in the face of adversity but thrives. While the future remains uncertain, we will build on the progress made during this past exceptional year.
Dr. Benoit H. Mulsant, Professor and Labatt Family Chair of the Department of Psychiatry
Vice-Chairs

Dr. Mary Jane Esplen Vice-Chair, Equity and Mentorship

Dr. Alastair Flint
Vice-Chair, Research

Dr. Krista L. Lanctôt
Vice-Chair, Basic & Clinical Sciences

Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam
Vice-Chair, Education

Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos
Vice-Chair, Clinical Programs & Innovation
Department Highlights
904
All Faculty
871
Primary Appointed Faculty
=
417
Full-Time Clinical (MD) Faculty
+
209
Part-Time Clinical (MD) Faculty
+
112
Adjunct Faculty
+
133
Status-Only Faculty
Promotions
Senior Promotions
Promoted to Professor

K. Sonu Gaind

Robin Green

Joanna Henderson

Paul Kurdyak

Simone Vigod
Promoted to Associate Professor

Claire De Souza

Sergio Rueda

Joseph Ferenbok

Adrienne Tan

Cindy Grief

Treena Wilkie

Meng-Chuan Lai

Christopher McIntosh
Junior Promotions
Promoted to Assistant Professor

Justine Dembo

Arielle Salama

Kevin Gabel

Ilana Shawn

Abby Hershler

Lori Wasserman

Angela Ho

Krista Lemke
206
General Psychiatry Residents PGY1-5
22
PGY6 Subspecialty Residents
37
Research and Clinical Fellows
Programs
Program Directors

Petal Abdool Assistant Director, General Psychiatry Residency - IMG

Sumeeta Chatterjee
Director, Forensic Subspecialty

Deanna Chaukos
Associate Director, General Psychiatry Residency

Kien Dang
Associate Director, MD Program

Shaheen Darani
Director, Faculty Development

Amy Gajaria Associate Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Education and Training

Carla Garcia
Director, MD Program

Ben Goldstein
Director, Clinician Scientist Program

Daniel Gorman
Director, Child & Youth Mental Health Subspeciality

Chloe Leon
Assistant Director, MD Program

Rob Madan Director, Geriatric Subspecialty

Raj Rasasingham
Director, Continuing Professional and Practice Development

Arun Ravindran
Director, Fellowship Program

Kathleen Sheehan
Director, Clinician Scholar Program

Adrienne Tan
Director, General Psychiatry Residency Program

Total: $61.5 Million
917
Data-based Articles
293
Reviews and Editorials
181
Published Abstracts
67
Other
(Books, book chapters, book reviews, letters)
1,458
Total
Divisions
Division Directors

Carole Cohen Director, Geriatric Psychiatry

K. Sonu Gaind
Co-Director, Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems

Graham Glancy
Director, Forensic Psychiatry

Paul Kurdyak
Co-Director, Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems

Fang Liu
Director, Neuroscience & Clinical Translation

Shelley McMain Director, Psychotherapy, Humanities, and Psychosocial Interventions

Rima Styra
Director, Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry

Peter Szatmari
Director, Child & Youth Mental Health