The Psychiatry Clerkship is a six-week curriculum designed to help students develop clinical skills and a knowledge base in Psychiatry. The clerkship includes Inpatient, Outpatient, C-L Substance Abuse and off-campus experiences as well as case presentations, journal club meetings, case conferences, and Grand Rounds.
By the end of the clerkship, students should demonstrate the following:
- Ability to perform a comprehensive history and
physical examination (when appropriate). This includes performance of
a mini-mental status examination.
- Working knowledge of major psychiatric diagnoses on
Axis I, II, III, IV, V of DSMIV and the ability to present a reasoned
differential diagnosis.
- Ability to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
This includes an awareness of the biopsychosocial model and an
understanding of different therapeutic modalities.
- Knowledge of psychopharmalogic agents, including
indications and significant adverse effects.
- Understanding of and basic competence in identifying
psychiatric emergencies and how they should be handled.
- Ability to write clear and thorough psychiatric
reports, consult notes and progress notes.
- Demonstrate appropriate professional demeanor, ethics and respect for patient confidentiality.
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Jo Albritton, MD
Clerkship Directorr
(706) 721-9319
jalbritton@mcg.edu
Brenda Maddox
Clerkship Coordinator
Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic
Stoney Bldg. - EG-3004
(706) 721-6717
bmaddox@mcg.edu