Psychiatry Core Clerkship

Catalog description

The Psychiatry core clerkship is a four (4) week experience served in inpatient and ambulatory settings with concentrations varying by hub assignment. The clerkship affords students the opportunity to gain experience in the practice of behavioral medicine. Performing a comprehensive patient behavioral health interview leading to a diagnosis and management plan is a core competency of this clerkship. Students will work with patients presenting with symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, psychoses, and other behavioral disorders. Management of patients dealing with substance abuse and dependency is a frequent challenge in the clinical practice of psychiatry. Each practice may have a unique profile of patients that will offer greater insight into a particular entity.