Behavioral Medicine - SCPE

Catalog description

A supervised clinical practice experience designed to give students the opportunity to participate in the medical decision making process while developing appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities to recognize and provide care for various behavioral/mental health problems. In settings such as in/outpatient behavioral/mental health facilities and multiservice centers, students will participate in behavioral/mental health evaluations, observe behavioral/mental therapy/interventions, and discuss management plans. Emphasis is on applying skills learned to treatment of behavioral/mental health issues in primary care. Students will engage with the interprofessional team, and behave as a medical professional with patients, families and other members of the medical team.