MPSX-401 : Clin Psychiatry

The purpose of the elective is to give the student a more detailed theoretical and practical experience in general Psychiatry. The student will be expected to: Develop thorough knowledge and experience in the conduct of an initial interview including the mental status evaluation; Acquire keener recognition of symptoms and greater familiarity with psychiatric terminology; Develop knowledge and skill in consultation and liaison psychiatry; Develop knowledge and skill in addiction psychiatry; Develop skills in working with children and adolescents as well as adults; Develop skills and knowledge in working with the severely mentally ill and their rehabilitation; Develop an increased awareness of terminology in accordance with DSM V; Develop an increased awareness of the psychiatric therapies including insight oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy hypnotherapy, in individual and group settings. • Develop an increased awareness of pharmacotherapy, contraindications, mechanisms of action, actions, interactions and side effects of drugs commonly used and experience in novel agents in late stage clinical drug trials.; Develop knowledge and skill in formulating a treatment plan, to monitor such plan and make necessary changes based on the patient's response.