Regius Professor of Psychiatry (London)

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Simon Wessley at the introductory lecture as Regius Professor

The Regius Professor of Psychiatry is one of twelve Regius Professorships that were founded by Elisabeth II on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in 2013. This chair is the first Regius Professorship in Psychiatry and the first at King's College London . The choice of universities and subjects was made on the basis of the high quality education and research in the respective subject areas.

History of the professorship

Maudsley Hospital , attached to King's College London, is known for a whole series of discoveries and researches: understanding the neuropathology of epilepsy , psychiatric epidemiology and genetics , introducing cognitive behavioral therapyand development of global, mental health care. In addition, a new model of care was introduced at Maudsley, in which research, teaching and the reintegration of patients into society in an institution are aimed at. King's College was selected as the institution for this and other services. After the announcement of the new Regius Professorship, three years passed before Simon Wesseley was appointed as the first Regius Professor of Psychiatry in October 2016 . Wessely gave his introductory lecture on May 4, 2017.

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vacant 2013 2017 The appointment of Simon Wesseley was announced in October 2016.
Simon Wessely MA, BA, BMBCh. (Oxone); MRCP, MRC Psy.ch., M.Sc., MD (Oxon), FRCP, FRC Psych, F.Med Sa (Psychiat) Feb. 1, 2017 In partnership with Maudsley Hospital , King's College's Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) has redefined mental illness, its treatment and its place in society. The foundation of the professorship is primarily awarded to the overall performance of the institutions. The first professor was also President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Chloe Smith: The Queen awards prestigious Regius professorships to twelve universities . Cabinet Office press release, January 29, 2013.
  2. ↑ a b c Queen awards Regius Professorship . Kings College press release, February 4, 2013, on the college's website.
  3. ↑ a b c d e f Professor Sir Simon Wessely announced as Regius Professor of Psychiatry . Kings College press release, October 5, 2016, on the college's website.
  4. ^ A b c d Richard Horton: Offline: The message of mental health . (PDF) thelancet.com, Vol 389, May 13, 2017.
  5. ↑ Professor Sir Simon Wessely announced as Regius Professor of Psychiatry . Notice of appointment of Simon Wessely on the Royal College of Psychiatrists website, October 6, 2016.
  6. ↑ Margaret Williams: The incalculable contribution to medical science of Regius Professor Sir Simon Wessely: a thirty year retrospective . (PDF) 2017