Contributor

Dr Tony Rao

Consultant Psychiatrist

BSc Psychopharmacology University of London MBBS University of London MD in silent cerebrovascular disease and neuropsychiatry, University of London MSc in Clinical and Public Health Aspects of Addiction, Institute of Psychiatry FRSA for contribution to community development of alcohol misuse and dual diagnosis in older people June 2017 to Present: Associate Registrar for Public Engagement at The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2015 to Present: Advisor to Drink Wise, Age Well Advisory Board and International Longevity Centre 2009 to Present: Dual Diagnosis Lead for Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Clinical Academic Group, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust 2015 to Present: Member of Medical Journalists Association 2012 to Present: Co-Chair of Substance Misuse in Older People Working Group at The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2012 to Present: Visiting Researcher, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience 2010-2012: Visiting Professor at London South Bank University 2010-2012: Associate Dean for Equivalence and SAS doctors, The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2007-2012: Associate Dean for School of Psychiatry and SAS doctor 1998 to Present: Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, Lewisham and Guy's Mental Health Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust 1995 to Feb 1998: Senior Registrar in Old Age Psychiatry, Bethlem and Maudsley Higher Training Scheme in Psychiatry 1990-1994 SHO/Registrar in Psychiatry, Cambridge University Basic Specialist Training Scheme in Psychiatry