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WPA Early Career Psychiatrists Section

This is the official page of the WPA Scientific Section for Early Career Psychiatrists. Updates on section activities will be shared regularly.

08/06/2026

📢 Call for New Positions within the WPA Early Career Psychiatrists (ECP) Section

As our Section continues to grow and expand its activities, we are pleased to open applications for several new positions.

We welcome applications from members interested in contributing to areas such as:
Education and training, Research, Mentorship, International collaboration and much more!

This is an opportunity to become actively involved in a global network of early career psychiatrists, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and help shape the future of our Section!

-Application deadline: 15 June 2026
Application form: https://forms.gle/8hnuyucyEM393EtV8

-For detailed position descriptions, responsibilities, eligibility requirements, and expected time commitments, please see this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cP_3GGi3r7G46cb497PI1EzL83T9Ts3ydwv-MJl8s90/edit?tab=t.0

For further information, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

04/06/2026

🎙️ This month’s Dear ECP features Dr. Howard Y. Liu Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Professor with Tenure at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Co-chair of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)’s Interest Group on Medical Students.

In this interview, he shares reflections on the value of social media and online mentorship for early career psychiatrists 🌍🧠

02/06/2026

ECP Research Pick: Clozapine

Congratulations to Rika Rijal (Consultant Psychiatrist, Nepal) for publishing:
“Prevalence and factors associated with high risk for obstructive sleep apnea in schizophrenia spectrum disorder patients on long-term clozapine”

https://journals.lww.com/indianjpsychiatry/fulltext/2024/66120/prevalence_and_factors_associated_with_high_risk.10.aspx

We also highlight two recent papers that expand on this topic.

-Read all papers here:
1. Absolute Neutrophil Count and Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring During Clozapine Treatment: Consensus Guidelines From a Global Delphi Panel.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40617246

2. Why Is Clozapine Uniquely Effective in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia? A Review and Proposal.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40562225/

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Want your paper featured? Link in bio to submit yours.

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ECP Research Pick is a social media project developed by The WPA Early Career Psychiatrists (ECP) Section Social Media Team to share and promote publications authored or co-authored by early career psychiatrists to support visibility, knowledge exchange, and professional development within the global ECP community.

The inclusion or promotion of any paper does not constitute endorsement of the views, findings, or opinions expressed therein by the ECP Section or the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). Responsibility for the content of each publication rests solely with the respective authors”.

01/06/2026

ECP Research Pick: Clozapine

Congratulations to Rika Rijal (Consultant Psychiatrist, Nepal) for publishing:
“Prevalence and factors associated with high risk for obstructive sleep apnea in schizophrenia spectrum disorder patients on long-term clozapine”

https://journals.lww.com/indianjpsychiatry/fulltext/2024/66120/prevalence_and_factors_associated_with_high_risk.10.aspx

We also highlight two recent papers that expand on this topic.

-Read all papers here:
1. Absolute Neutrophil Count and Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring During Clozapine Treatment: Consensus Guidelines From a Global Delphi Panel.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40617246

2. Why Is Clozapine Uniquely Effective in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia? A Review and Proposal.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40562225/

Save this post for later reference.

Want your paper featured? Link in bio to submit yours.

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ECP Research Pick is a social media project developed by The WPA Early Career Psychiatrists (ECP) Section Social Media Team to share and promote publications authored or co-authored by early career psychiatrists to support visibility, knowledge exchange, and professional development within the global ECP community.

The inclusion or promotion of any paper does not constitute endorsement of the views, findings, or opinions expressed therein by the ECP Section or the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). Responsibility for the content of each publication rests solely with the respective authors".

28/05/2026

Psychiatry Through Art: Museum Edition (amirajaoua1)

At the Marmottan Monet Museum, The Empire of Sleep explores sleep beyond rest:
From peaceful stillness to dreams, disturbance, and even opium-induced states.
For psychiatrists, sleep is never just sleep.

25/05/2026

This month, we highlight Dr. Dorena Leo Rutakyamirwa, an Early Career Psychiatrist based in Kampala, Uganda, currently working at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. She is a Senior Psychiatry Registrar and the Treasurer at the Eastern Africa Young Psychiatry and Trainees Association East Africa Young Psychiatrists and Trainees' Association

Leave us a comment if you are also interested in perinatal mental health and want to build connections!

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ECP Spotlight is a social media project developed by the WPA Early Career Psychiatrists (ECP) Section Social Media Team.

ECP Spotlight highlights individuals’ interests, perspectives, achievements, and current projects, with the aim of fostering collaboration and strengthening professional networks across contexts.

The inclusion or presentation of any individual does not constitute endorsement of their views, opinions, or activities by the ECP Section or the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). Responsibility for the content shared rests solely with the featured individual.

21/05/2026

Psychotherapy training looks very different depending on where you are trained—but some patterns and challenges are shared across contexts.

In this post, early-career psychiatrists from different countries share their experiences and realities of training in their settings.

💬Is psychotherapy training mandatory in your country?
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18/05/2026

With our latest updates, the WPA ECP Section is renewing its commitment to an inclusive and dynamic global community.

Share with colleagues so that more voices are represented.

14/05/2026

What about your wellbeing?

If you are an ambitious early-career psychiatrist, trying to build a meaningful career without sacrificing your personal life, follow us for more and join a global community of ECPs navigating the same path.

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