Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Elective
Director: Lawrence Peters, MD, PhD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
Working directly with an attending psychiatrist, the student will function as an integral member of the treatment team on the Adult Inpatient Hospital Unit.
Objectives
The student will...
- perform the initial psychiatric evaluation on a patient.
- develop skills in individualized psychotherapy and family therapy.
- understand the use of psychopharmacologic agents.
- set individualized goals to help the student maximize his/her learning experience.
- meet regularly with the treatment team attending psychiatrist to discuss student's progression.
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Course Number
PSY401-BA-O
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Duration
4 weeks
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Hours per Week
40
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Night Call/Weekends
No/No
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at discretion of
The Director
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Transportation
Required
No
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On-Campus Housing
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
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| Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medicine and Psychiatry Clerkships. |
If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.