Welton Craig Washington, Jr., MD
Psychiatrist · Speaker · Educator
Advancing psychiatric care through education, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
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About Dr. Washington
Dr. Washington is a clinical adjunct professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and is an attending psychiatrist at Washtenaw County Community Mental Health. He is an American Psychiatric Association member.
He has been awarded the Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D. award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, the Alpha Omega Alpha award for Volunteer Clinical Faculty of the Year, and the Irma Bland, MD Certificate of Excellence in Teaching Residents.
He has served on the executive board of the Black Psychiatrists of America and currently serves on the executive board of Physicians for the Prevention of Gun Violence.
He completed his undergraduate training at Morehouse College and both his medical training and psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan.
Speaking Topics
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Comprehensive education on LAI formulations, clinical decision-making, and optimizing patient adherence through depot antipsychotic therapy.
Novel Psychopharmacology Agents
Exploring the latest FDA-approved and pipeline psychiatric medications, their mechanisms of action, and practical clinical applications.
Treating Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term management of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders.
Psychiatric Medication Education for Residents
Tailored pharmacology lectures designed for psychiatry residents, bridging foundational science with real-world prescribing.
Projects
LAI Atlas
An iOS application designed to educate psychiatry residents on long-acting injectable antipsychotics. Covers formulations, dosing strategies, injection techniques, and clinical pearls for everyday practice.
lai-reference.vercel.appLucidRx
A consumer-facing psychiatric medication education platform that makes complex pharmacology accessible. Helping patients and caregivers understand their treatments with clear, evidence-based information.
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