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Summer Program in Social and Cultural Psychiatry

Director: Dr Laurence J. Kirmayer

In 1995, the Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry inaugurated an annual summer school in social and cultural psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology. The program provides the conceptual background for research and clinical work in social and cultural psychiatry and will be of interest to:

  • postdoctoral trainees, researchers, and clinicians in psychiatry and other mental health disciplines
  • residents and graduate students in health and social sciences
  • physicians, psychologists, social workers and other health professionals

The summer program forms part of the training activities of the Montreal WHO Collaborating Centre and is endorsed by the Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology. For additional details on admission, course and workshop descriptions see the Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry website.

Courses

  • Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT711)
  • Psychiatric Epidemiology (PSYT713) [not offered in 2025]
  • Research Methods in Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT 633)

Workshops

  • Working with Culture
  • Global Mental Health Research
  • Contemplative Studies
  • Art and Healing
  • Culture, Mind & Brain
  • Indigenous Mental Health Research

Courses may be taken for academic credit or professional interest. Workshops may only be taken for professional interest. Please keep in mind that spaces are limited and early application is strongly advised. Participants are encouraged to apply as soon as the annual summer program brochure is published.

Academic Credit

Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT711),Psychiatric Epidemiology (PSYT713) [not offered in 2025], and Research Methods in Cultural Psychiatry (PSYT 633) may be taken for academic credit. Ensure to consult with your graduate supervisor before applying.

FAQ’s for Students Applying to the Summer Program for Academic Credit

Professional Interest 

Students applying to the summer program for professional interest can do so through the Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry. On successful completion of the course or workshop a certificate of attendance will be provided by the Division. 

Registration for Professional Interest can only be completed through the Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry. Please fill out the registration form in the brochure available on the Division website. Participants must also submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae which is required in order to gain approval to attend courses and workshops.

For more information, or to register for academic credit and/or professional interest, please contact:

Ms. Samantha Wunderlich, MSc

Interim Administrative Coordinator

Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry

1033 Pine Avenue West, Room 135

Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1

Email: tcpsych [at] mcgill.ca

Tel: (514) 398-7302

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