title: [Head of psychiatric service--a position or a vocation?].
abstract: An attempt to create a social and psychological image of contemporary psychiatric department leader has been made. Professional and social activity of a modern head physician, his personal, business and other qualities are described. Taking into account these characteristics, the author suggests a system of competitive selection for this position and a broad discussion of the problem in psychiatric society.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Iastrebov
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012426:Russia