Psych Essentials

Episode 1- Introduction

Psych Essentials

Show Notes

Hello and welcome to Psych Essentials! This podcast is a new entry to the Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAM) movement dedicated to psychiatry. In our inaugural episode, we will introduce you to the concept of FOAM, the objectives of the podcast, and how the podcast can best be used in your studies. Photo credit: […]

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