National Autism Training Programme for Psychiatrists: an effective collaboration between NHSE and the Royal College of Psychiatrists

09 Dec 2025
Hall 10b - Breakout 10
Medical education leadership development

In 2022, NHSE commissioned RCPsych to develop and deliver a comprehensive training programme at two levels, to disseminate a broad understanding of autism to a lot of psychiatrists and to confer expertise onto a smaller number. Feedback has been exceptional. This session will explore the secrets of the programme's success.

Chair
Regi Alexander
Regi Alexander
Panellist
Elen Cook
Elen Cook
Ken Courtenay
Ken Courtenay
Facilitator
Abdul Raoof
Abdul Raoof - Royal College of Psychiatrists