Department Head: Dr. Lakshmi Yatham
Dr. Yatham, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, is also the Regional Head of Psychiatry and Regional Program Medical Director for Mental Health and Addictions at Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care.
Associate Head, Research & International Affairs: Dr. Sophia Frangou
Dr. Frangou will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in promoting excellence in research in the Department and in building the international profile of the Department through establishment of partnerships and collaborations with various academic centers, institutes, and government agencies globally.
Associate Head, Postgraduate Education & CPD: Vacant
The Associate Head is responsible for providing strategic leadership for Postgraduate Education in Psychiatry, including subspecialty programs, as well as development and implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs for the Department.
Associate Head, Clinical Affairs & Partnerships: Dr. Anson Koo
Dr. Koo will be responsible for providing strategic leadership related to clinical faculty issues and partnerships with Health Authorities, the Ministries of Health and of Mental Health & Addictions, Mental Health advocacy groups and other relevant stakeholders.
Associate Head, Graduate & Undergraduate Medical Education: Dr. Raymond Lam
Dr. Lam will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation, as well as oversight on all aspects of the Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Programs related to Psychiatry.