Goals

  1. Learn basic psychopathology, psychopharmacology and other therapeutic interventions.
  2. All students will be expected to understand the following:
    • ADHD
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Dementia
    • Developmentally Disabled
    • Mood Disorders
    • Personality Disorders/Traits
    • Psychotic Disorders
    • Sexual Dysfunction
    • Sleep Disturbances
    • Substance Use Disorders
    • Suicidal Ideations
  3. The students will demonstrate proficiency in clinically-relevant empathetic interviews with the mental status examination.
  4. Formulate H&Ps which should include diagnostic assessments with a comprehensive treatment plan.
  5. There is an opportunity to observe ECT, TMS, and psychotherapies. 

Required Clinical Experiences

Patient Type/Clinical Condition
Procedures/Skills
Clinical Setting
Level of Student Responsibility*
Respiratory Complaint/Distress
 
Inpatient or Outpatient
Participate
Well Child Examinations
 
Outpatient
Participate
 
Developmental Screening/Assessment
Inpatient or Outpatient
Perform
GI Complaint i.e. Constipation
 
Inpatient or Outpatient
Participate
Pediatric Skin Complaint 

(i.e., Rashes/Congenital Birthmarks, Jaundice)
 
Inpatient or Outpatient
Participate
 
Review Immunization Schedule
Inpatient or Outpatient
Perform
 
ENT Exam on Child
Inpatient or Outpatient
Perform
 
Comprehensive Physical Exam
Inpatient or Outpatient
Perform
 
Reflex Testing
Inpatient or Outpatient
Perform