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.
I curriculum provides a broad overview of the field, with special attention to areas of clinical interest during an intensive internship. During PGY-II, the curriculum presents fundamentals of psychology, psychodynamics, and psychopharmacology. This is accompanied by in-depth study of specific disorders and specialized therapies. The curriculum is designed to build from basic principles to advanced concepts and skills. In PGY III, the year begins with an intensive series of didactic sessions designed to quickly bring the residents up to date on the clinical issues they will face in the outpatient setting.