Medical students rotating through the Department of Psychiatry are provided a three week clinical experience working directly with psychiatrists, social workers and psychologists in the area of dual diagnosis, in the out-patient and residential settings. Expectations from this experience include

• Gain a better understanding of the people with intellectual disabilities
• Establish empathetic and caring attitudes when working with people with intellectual disabilities
• Understand the importance of the “team” concept
• Develop techniques to assist in evaluating people with intellectual disabilities and communication barriers
• Recognize some of the important medical conditions that commonly occur in people with intellectual disabilities
• Understand possible causes of behavioral exacerbations
• Recognize potential problems associated with polypharmacy

 

Externships

Specially designed externships are a possibility for interested medical students and residents.  Medical students interested in an externship should contact Robert Pary, MD, director of medical education in the Department of Psychiatry at (217) 545-8229 or by e-mail at Rpary@siumed.edu . Residents should contact Jeff Bennett, MD, Residency Coordinator at (217) 545-3935 or by email at jbennett@siumed.edu

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