Residents participate in outpatient evaluations of patients competence to stand trial, degree of criminal responsibility, and other legal issues. Eight full-time psychiatrists with special qualifications in forensic psychiatry, as well as a large number of psychologists, social workers, and others, contribute to the experience. Residents have the opportunity to participate in the University Health System s Managed Care program, evaluating systems of care, participating in peer review of treatment, and providing direct patient care. This novel experience promises to create a unique and vital perspective among young psychiatrist. They have the opportunity to provide teaching and guidance to junior residents on the service, under the direction of faculty.
Ample time is provided during the year for elective rotations.
Although many residents choose to return to rotations in which they developed interest earlier in the residency, many pursue training in new settings. An extensive series of lectures and discussions forms the didactic core of the residency. Courses are designed to be rich in content, but to allow great freedom for discussion and interaction. The core curriculum consists of a series of seminars throughout the four years of training. Balance is sought among the various aspects of the field.