| Overall Clinical Biennium Curricular Objectives |
Teaching Objectives
The faculty will provide the experiences and opportunities necessary to increase students’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of:
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Student Learning Indicators/ Competencies Related to Objectives
To determine if objectives have been met, the faculty will evaluate the students ability to:
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Provide a core curriculum that integrates core biomedical basic science knowledge with its application to clinical practice. |
- The core concepts (Fund of Knowledge) of Psychiatry practice:
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- Identify, describe, and discuss the etiology (biological, genetic, psychological & environmental), the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment alternatives for: Psychiatric Emergencies, Cognitive Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Somatoform and Factitious Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Eating Disorders, Sexual Disorders Personality Disorders
- Describe and discuss the various and important aspects of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Geriatric Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.
- Discuss the indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, common side effects, and drug interactions of commonly prescribed medications to treat psychiatric disorders (Psychopharmacology). Psychotherapies) - Describe the theoretical principles of and indications for using specific psychotherapies.
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Provide students with the necessary information to develop a core understanding of the clinical manifestations of common diseases, including risk factors, prevention, clinical presentation, clinical course, treatment and prognosis and for students to become proficient with the clinical assessment of both health and disease. |
- The core technical and patient-management concepts of Psychiatry practice including:
- History Taking Skills
- Mental Exam Skills
- Written Skills
- Oral Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving & Clinical Judgment
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- Elicit, describe, and clearly record a complete psychiatric history and mental status examination obtained from the patient and other collateral sources.
- Demonstrate the ability to orally present a coherent and concise case presentation using medical terminology.
- Recognize physical signs and symptoms that accompany psychiatric disorders and differentiate them from other medical conditions.
- Recognize and identify the effects of psychotropic medications in the physical examination.
- Use the (DSM), including the 5 axes, to identify the signs and symptoms that pertain to the psychiatric disorders.
- Formulate a differential diagnosis for major presenting symptoms and alter in response to changes in clinical status.
- Develop a comprehensive treatment including the patient’s medical, psychopharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, & social needs
- State indications for, and limitations of, the tests used to evaluate physiologic functioning of persons with psychiatric symptoms
- Discuss indications for obtaining psychologic and neuropsychologic testing.
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Provide a curriculum designed to enhance students’ understanding of the ethical principles involved in patient care, the professional responsibilities of a physician in the clinical practice of medicine, and how cultural and societal factors may be involved during clinical assessments and decision-making. |
- The professional responsibilities of a practicing psychiatrist including:
- Establishing rapport and communicating effectively with patients and their families.
- Respecting and communicating effectively with medical staff and colleagues.
- Respecting cultural and ethnic differences of patients and families and understanding how differences may influence patient management.
- Exhibiting professional behaviors such as:
- Promptness
- Reliability and dependability
- Professional appearance
- Ethical
- Empathy/altruism
- Honor, integrity, self-awareness
- Appropriate level of confidence
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- Establish rapport with patients and families, regardless of differences in cultural and social background.
- Limit use of medical jargon when speaking with patients and families. Actively listen and pose appropriate follow-up questions.
- Actively listen and pose appropriate follow-up questions.
- Communicate well with, and show respect for, staff and colleagues.
- Exhibit a level of self-confidence that is commensurate with her/his level of training.
- Seek advice from preceptors when it’s appropriate
- Complete assigned tasks on-time and be responsible and dependable throughout the clerkship experience.
- Take responsibility for errors made and reflect on what can be learned from the experience.
- Demonstrate an empathic, respectful, and nonjudgmental demeanor in interactions with patients and staff members.
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Provide a curriculum with learning opportunities designed to stimulate students’ intellectual enthusiasm and curiosity. |
- The importance of being motivated and committed to life-long learning
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- Incorporate information obtained from assigned readings into case presentations, rounds, etc.
- Access additional resources to learn more about patient’s condition or topics brought-up in lecture.
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning by independently researching the literature, asking questions & obtaining appropriate consultation and/or supervision to optimize patient care.
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