Dr. Ziad Kronfol is named Distinguished Fellow of the APA

The APA is bestowing their highest
honor on Dr. Ziad Kronfol for his many
contributions to the field of psychiatry.

Dr. Ziad Kronfol, associate professor of psychiatry, has been elected a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

The APA is an organization of over 38,000 member physicians dedicated to ensuring humane care and effective treatment for persons with mental disorders. Dr. Kronfol and other recipients of the title will be honored at the convocation at the APA�s annual meeting in May 2009 in San Francisco.

The Distinguished Fellow title, one of the highest honors the society can bestow, recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of psychiatry. It is granted to those who have shown a sustained commitment and significant achievement in the field through teaching, volunteering, clinical contributions, scientific and scholarly contributions, and activity in the APA and other organizations.

APA selection criteria state the hallmark of a Distinguished Fellow is �excellence, not mere competence�. Dr. Kronfol says that he feels honored to be considered in such company, and believes that it is indicative of the caliber of faculty at WCMC-Q.

�I think this is proof that the WCMC-Q faculty can contribute to academic achievements worldwide and that, by being in Qatar, you don�t have to cut your roots with other societies and institutions,� Dr. Kronfol added. �We are part of the �global village�, so to speak.�

Dr. Kronfol has been with the Medical College since the fall of 2007. He is the Director of the Psychiatry Clerkship, Co-director of the Brain and Mind course, and Consultant at Hamad Medical Corporation.

Report by Chris Gibbons