PSY 3230 Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry Elective

This course occurs during the 4th year.

This course can only be taken AFTER completion of the Psychiatry Clerkship.

4^th year students will be given more responsibility and independence than clerkship students on a similar rotation at this site

This is an inpatient rotation that allows students to explore their interest in Adolescent Psychiatry, as well as learn important developmental influences on adult behavior. Students participate in teaching rounds, conferences, lectures/seminars under the supervision of the Child and Adolescent Faculty, Fellows, and Residents in the evaluation and management of adolescents presenting with behavioral health and family/social difficulties in the inpatient setting.

 

This rotation allows 1 (one) student/rotation, with some rotations not being available.

*Students must confirm enrollment with Psychiatry Course Coordinators ([e-mail]) to assure availability.

 

Goals and Objectives:

 

1. Perform at least two comprehensive psychiatric assessments of adolescent inpatients, and submit a BRIEF but comprehensive written report (to include a defensible formulation,     differential diagnosis, and treatment plan) in conjunction with an oral presentation of each to the program attending, followed by review of each report by the program attending.
2. Demonstrate understanding of DSM5 diagnostic criteria for major psychiatric disorders as part of a complete differential diagnosis.
3. Develop an understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and disposition planning.
4. Learn common treatment modalities for adolescent psychiatric disorders.

 

 

Offered

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH), VA