Curriculum
Didactics
Didactic curricular experiences are designed to complement resident clinical training experiences. The didactic curriculum is taught using case-based, problem-based learning, small group approaches but also includes residency group sessions as well as graduate medical education weekly grand rounds offerings. Psychiatry courses will be led by a set of core faculty to promote an optimal consistent interactive learning environment. About half of the courses are organized by years of training.
Program didactics are scheduled weekly as a protected afternoon block to allow residents to fully participate. They are offered as live courses over Zoom also include some required monthly in-person didactic programming to promote professionalism, collaboration, and communication.
Residents will also progressively participate in didactic content preparation and presentations across their four-year training experience. They will lead Morbidity and Mortality Case Review, DSM-V and Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology and PRITE Examination Prep sessions. They will also participate in the Joint Case Conference with our Psychology Department faculty and graduate students.
Our trainees will design, implement, and present annual scholarly projects based on individual interests in research, education, patient care, quality improvement and quality assurance. Residents will select their faculty mentor for these projects and explore opportunities to present and publish scholarly work outside of our program.
Courses are organized into the general categories as listed below with some subjects integrated throughout the curriculum.
Foundations
Covers knowledge and skills necessary to practice psychiatry effectively including:
- Psychiatric disorders and diagnostic skills
- Psychopharmacology
- Development/ Maturation across lifespan and Psychopathology & Associated Conditions Across the Lifespan
- Neuroscience
- Somatic Therapies & Environmental Interventions
- Psychotherapy & Environmental Interventions
- Population and Individual Health: Epidemiology/ Prevention/ Early Intervention
Practice of Psychiatry
Covers information required to be a successful psychiatrist including:
- Literacy – course and throughout the curriculum
- Journal Club with Case Presentations
- Scholarly Activities
- Morbidity and Mortality Presentations
- Systems of Care
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Use of Technology
- Teaching and education
- Preparation for Practice
- Community Mental Health and Goal Oriented Recovery
- Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement