Presentation Information
[SY-76-02]'We owe it to humanity to have good people.' - The Impact of Norman Sartorius on European psychiatry
*Michael Wallies (Therapie auf Augenhoehe(Switzerland))
Keywords:
Transcultural Education,Academic Education,Cross-cultural Psychiatry
Since Prof. Norman Sartorius lived and worked for many years in Europe in various positions his impact on transcultural psychiatry and the training of (young) psychiatrists was substantial and important. He gave numerous inspirational speeches at the Forum of the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPT). This presentation aims to highlight the achievements of Professor Norman Sartorius in Europe over more than 50 years and how he inspired generations of young psychiatrists. To understand this better this presentation tries to put the broad range of activities he was and still is engaged in into perspective and context. The presentation is rounded off with a look into the future and how the positive impact can continue to inspire future generations of young people in Europe and around the world.