Director of Practicum Education Dr. Tonya Slawinski met with Dr. Victoriia Tkachenko of the Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine. They met to discuss ways in which crisis response/management, biopsychosocial assessments, and supportive solutions can be provided by primary care physicians who are many times the frontline providers for individuals dealing with the fallout of the ongoing conflict. They plan to maintain communication to determine needs and potential resources to assist with patient care.
About Dr. Tkanchenko:
Dr. Victoriia Tkachenko of the Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine is participating as a Bridge Scholar on a three-week fellowship at Pitt. She is being hosted by Bruce Rollman and Ron Poropatich. Dr. Tkachenko has a special interest in integrated physical and mental health care