
Faculty
Our faculty and staff are in the forefront of the exploration of the causes and treatments of mental illness.
Patricia Butler, M.D.
Biography:
Dr. Patricia Butler is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and serves as the Associate Dean for Educational Programs at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. In this position she is responsible for both the undergraduate and graduate medical education programs, as well as the continuing medical education program.
Education:
Aberdeen University Medical School, Aberdeen, Scotland, M.B.Ch.B., 1965
Clinical and Research Interests:
1. Medical Education
Publications (selected):
- Neiman, L.Z., Cheng, L., Hormann, M., Farnie, M.A., Molony, D.A., and Butler, P.M. The impact of preclinical preceptorships on learning the fundamentals of clinical medicine and physical diagnosis skills. Academic Medicine, 81(4):342-6, 2006.
- Colbert, C.Y., Ownby, A.R., and Butler, Patricia M. A Review of Portfolio Use in Residency Programs and Considerations before Implementation. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 20(4), 340-345, 2008.
Location & Contact
Mental Sciences Institute
1300 Moursund
Houston, Texas 77030
713.500.2500 Primary
713.500.2530 Fax
713.500.2525 Intake and Referral
Our Affiliations
Our affiliates include the following:
The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center
The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County


