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Transplant Subspecialties Within the field of transplantation there are a variety of medical subspecialties whose practitioners represent an invaluable component of the comprehensive care provided to patients. Transplant Psychiatry
Under the direction of Dr Susan Abbey, the psychiatric team of the MOT program assesses and treats patients from all organ transplant groups. For some patients, transplantation may augment emotional and social stressors. For others, the physiological impact of post-transplant medications or complications can affect their psychological state, requiring intervention by our team of psychiatric physicians and nurses. Psychiatric practice in transplantation involves not only care of common psychiatric conditions, but the transplant recipient experience also presents unique challenges to the MOT team and the psychiatric specialists. Referral to the psychiatric team may be at the assessment, in-hospital, or ambulatory care phase of care. There are numerous learning opportunities for medical and nursing students interested in clinical placements in psychiatric practice and research.
All transplant patients are at particular risk for contracting diseases as a result of their immunosuppressed state. This is a lifelong condition for our patients and can represent unique challenges in the identification and treatment of causative organisms. Dr. Atul Humar is the MOT Program staff physician for Infectious Diseases and has been invaluable in the assessment, diagnosis, analysis and management of the prevalent and rare infections that have affected many transplant recipients. This clinical subspecialty represents unparalleled learning opportunities for medical trainees. Residency placements with Dr Humar are a popular choice for medical students and offered throughout the year. |
