PSY 3105 Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry

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.

Goals and Objectives:

1. Perform at least two comprehensive psychiatric assessments of adolescent inpatients, and submit a BRIEF but comprehensive written report for each (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 adolescent 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.

 

Available Site: FBCH Adolescent Inpatient Service
Academic Level/Year: Clerkship year
Prep: This course can only be taken AFTER completion of the Psychiatry Clerkship, yet is open to clerkship-year students who have successfully completed their Psychiatry Clerkship (after R1).  A similar course is available to 4th year students, and 4th year students will be given more responsibility and independence than students on a clerkship-level rotation at this site.
Slots Available: 1 (one) student/rotation, with some rotations not being available.

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

Credits

4

Offered

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH), VA.