Frank P. James, MD, JD, DFASAM, FACLM

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Frank P. James, MD, JD, DFASAM, FACLM, is a psychiatrist with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Medical School

MD - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

Internship

General Psychiatry - Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC

Residency

General Psychiatry - Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Forensic Psychiatry - University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: Philadelphia, PA

Board Certification

Addiction Medicine – American Board of Addiction Medicine
Addiction Medicine – American Board of Preventive Medicine
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Forensic Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Graduate Degree

JD - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

Titles and Academic Titles

Psychiatrist

Departments and Services

Awards and Honors

1996-1997, Army Achievement Award, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
1992-1994, Honors for Basic Science Years, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
1986-1989, Deans Honor List, University of Notre Dame

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2012-present, American Society of Addiction Medicine
 - 2021-present, National Board of Directors, Alternate Director, Region III
 - 2019-present, Distinguished Fellow
 - 2012-2019, Fellow
2002-present, American Academy of Psychiatry and The Law
2001-present, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Diplomat
1989-present, American College of Legal Medicine, Fellow