Download PSCH 9405 Acting Internship: Inpatient Psychiatry 4 weeks

PSCH 9405
Acting Internship: Inpatient Psychiatry
Course Director
Location
Contact Info
Meeting Location & Time
Course Contact
Tom Penders, MD
Psych Med, Vidant Medical Center
561-3047
Contact Dr. Penders prior to the start date
Carolyn Sherrod
Phone 744-3772
Email: [email protected]
Course Availability for SY 2015- 2016: 4 weeks
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To provide the student with a more advanced inpatient rotation for the clinical
management and treatment of severely ill hospitalized psychiatric patients.
 To perform a comprehensive diagnostic assessment
 To formulate a multidisciplinary treatment plan
 To know the psychotropic medications used for treatment of diverse psychiatric
disorders
 To present patient work-ups to colleagues
 To increase awareness of the administrative component of practicing in an
inpatient setting
The student will be expected to function as a “junior resident” with primary
responsibility for several inpatients, including conducting a formal psychiatric
examination for diagnostic purposes, documentation of same, formulation of a
Multi-disciplinary treatment plan and regular supervision by the senior residents and
medical director. Research projects are a possibility and should be discussed with the
director.
Clinical evaluation (Knowledge/Skills/Case Write-ups)
Participation
PSCH 9405
Last Updated 5/2015 KS