Introductory Psychiatry: CATCH (Addiction Consult Service)

Catalog description

This is a 2-week elective that seeks to introduce students to the field of Addiction Psychiatry. Students will be expected to gain a broad understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to the field of addiction psychiatry through encounters with a diverse range of cases reflective of this specialty. During the 2-week elective, students will gain increased knowledge of substance use disorders, management of intoxication/withdrawal, treatment and community resources. Consults are in the inpatient medical/surgical setting and may also be in the emergency room. This rotation is based in Bellevue Hospital. Students will also join the PGY-2 didactics on Thursdays in Manhattan, Psychiatry Grand Rounds and Bellevue Case Conference on Fridays. Elective objectives are outlined below.