Professional: August 2004 Archives
The Eating Disorders Institute at Methodist Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Psychiatrist. This position is an exceptional opportunity for a Psychiatrist interested in eating disorders. Experience in treating children and adolescents valuable. This position is primarily clinical with research and administrative opportunities available and encouraged by the department. This is a rapidly expanding treatment center with a growing staff of over 100 individuals.
The Eating Disorders Institute includes a full continuum of care with In-Patient, Residential, Partial Hospital, Intensive Out-Patient, and Out-Patient programs, dealing with over 15,000 patient visits each year. Our programs are widely recognized for the care of adolescent and young adults. Minneapolis is famous for its cultural attractions, healthcare and educational systems, natural beauty and overall quality of life.
For immediate consideration, send/mail your CV to:
Becky Gilles, Clinician Recruitment
Park Nicollet Health Services
3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone (952) 993-2826
Email: giller@parknicollet.com
Updated 16-08-04
Here's a list of national organisations I know about for professionals working with eating disorders. There are also a couple of international organisations. They offer a range of facilities and resources, including training, conferences, networking, email mailing lists and so on. I'd be interested to hear about other organisations in the many parts of the world which aren't currently covered. You can email me or leave a comment below.
Organisations aimed at people suffering from EDs and their carers are listed in a separate post.
International Organisations
Academy of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Research Society
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Chris Fairburn and Riccardo dalle Grave are running a pre-conference workshop at the European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) Annual Conference in Manchester, UK. The workshop covers CBT for anorexia nervosa and will be held on 8th Sept 2004. For more information about the conference, see the BABCP website.
STOP PRESS: CONFERENCE DATE HAS CHANGED TO 23RD NOVEMBER 2004
The Eating Disorders Network (EDNet) are planning to host their second national conference, entitled 'Can't Eat, Won't Eat
