Christopher J. McDougle, M.D., Albert E. Sterne Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, was presented with the annual Frank J. Menolascino Award for Psychiatric Services for Person with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities by the American Psychiatric Association on October 8, 2009 in New York City.  The award is given to honor an American Psychiatric Association member who has made significant contributions to psychiatric services for persons with mental retardation through direct clinical services and/or dissemination of knowledge in this field through teaching or research.