PSYH 9537 Sub-Internship in Psychiatry
At any given time, a student will care for 3-5 patients. They will evaluate up to 2-4 new patients per week. Students are expected to work Monday-Friday with weekend rounds at the discretion of the service attending. The site attending will evaluate the clinical performance of the student using the standard third or fourth year medical student evaluation form, whichever is applicable. Students will receive a letter final grade in the course based upon clinical performance. By the end of the rotation, students should be able to (goals and objectives): Goal: The goal of the In-Patient Psychiatry Elective/Selective rotation is to develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary to evaluate, diagnose, and manage common conditions in inpatient psychiatry units. Objectives: (1) The student will gather essential information through the review of pertinent records and interview of their patients, family members, and caregivers. (2) The student will develop a differential diagnosis employing the latest approved DSM nomenclature along with a comprehensive biopsychosocial framework. (3) The student will develop a comprehensive psychiatric treatment plan that includes biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains on uncomplicated patient diagnoses. (4) The student will demonstrate knowledge of the common major in-patient psychiatric disorders to include Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use disorders, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Personality disorders, Cognitive disorders, and Adjustment disorders. (5) The student will communicate in a professional manner with patients, their families, colleagues and other members of the health care team. (6) The student will demonstrate skills for obtaining up-to-date information from the basic science and clinical practice literature to optimize the care of patients. (7) The student will demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and adhere to ethical principles of patient care. (8) The student will demonstrate a sensitivity and responsiveness to the patient's culture, gender, socioeconomic, and religious background. (9) The student will demonstrate an understanding of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of healthcare as it applies to psychiatric care.
Prerequisite: MS3 Psychiatry Clerkship,
PSYH 9110.
Permission: From Clerkship Director Psychiatry.
Offered
As scheduled