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Hi everyone
I'm currently an MD (not in psychiatry) but have realized my passion for clinical psychology and would like to pursue further training. What routes are available to me? I've considered taking online courses or going in a separate direction involving life coaching. I've already committed much of my life to complete my training otherwise I would go for a PhD. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm interested in mood disorders specifically as I live with bipolar disorder. I have a system that I use to stay symptom free and would like to combine that with some counseling skills to help others who have similar problems, maybe over skype as a therapist. A second residency would not be possible as I'm currently working part time.
Perhaps you could collaborate with someone on researching this system further. As AA mentioned others have utilized their own experiences with specific illnesses to develop treatments, but these were developed and tested through research. To start administering treatments after an n=1 is not ethical either in medicine or psychology.I'm interested in mood disorders specifically as I live with bipolar disorder. I have a system that I use to stay symptom free and would like to combine that with some counseling skills to help others who have similar problems, maybe over skype as a therapist. A second residency would not be possible as I'm currently working part time.