PSY 3103 Addiction Psychiatry Selective

Clinical Hands-On/Direct

 

Students participate in teaching rounds, conferences, lectures/seminars under the supervision of ATAMMC/WRNMMC Psychiatry faculty in the evaluation and management of adult inpatients with Substance Use Disorders.

 

Available Site: A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center

Academic Level/Year: Clerkship year
Prep: Students DO NOT need to complete the Psychiatry clerkship to participate.
Slots Available/rotation: 1 (one) student/rotation, with some rotations not being available.

Credits

4

Offered

Addictions Inpatient Service, A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir - VA

Learning Objectives

1. Perform at least two comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients with substance use disorders, 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 diagnostic criteria for substance use 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 substance use disorders.