James Curtis West Jr. MD
Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Uniformed Services Hebert SOM
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4301 Jones Bridge RdBethesda, MD 20814
Phone+1 301-319-4281
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Summary
- Dr. James West Jr. is a psychiatrist based in Bethesda, MD. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2001 and previously worked as a Psychiatric Consultant at Lankenau Medical Center. His research includes publications on various psychiatry topics, such as experiential learning, workplace trauma, and PTSD, with articles published in journals like Academic Psychiatry and JAMA Network Open. Additionally, Dr. West has been involved in clinical trials focusing on treatments for PTSD.
Education & Training
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2017 - 2021
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Clinical Trials
- Safety Study of Riluzole to Treat Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Start of enrollment: 2013 Jul 01
- A Controlled Trial of Losartan in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Start of enrollment: 2016 Jul 16
- Nightmare Deconstruction and Reprocessing vs. NightWare Wristband Start of enrollment: 2024 Jun 11
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Scoping Review of Assessments in Undergraduate Medical Education: Implications for Residency Programs and Medical Schools.Xiaomei Song, Elle Cleaves, Ellen Gluzman, Biana Kotlyar, Rachel A Russo
Academic Psychiatry. 2025-04-01 - Gun Ownership for Safety/Protection and Unsecured Firearm Storage Practices: Suicide Risk and Prevention Among U.S. Army Servicemembers.Catherine L Dempsey, David M Benedek, Patricia T Spangler, James C West, Robert M Bossarte
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2025-02-01 - Effects of Stigmatizing Language on Trainees' Clinical Decision-Making in Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Neeral K Sheth, Adam B Wilson, James C West, David C Schilling, Sandy H Rhee
Academic Psychiatry. 2024-12-20
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