Developing a specific question, critically reviewing the literature, and writing a proposal helps develop skills that will be useful clinically. Each resident's performance is discussed at least three times a year at the resident evaluation committee meetings headed by the residency director and the department chairman. The evaluation committee consists of representatives from each of the psychiatry rotations and the course master of the third year medical school psychiatry clerkship. Several members of this committee had direct knowledge of the performance of a resident during the prior four months. Additionally, the residency director meets with each resident at least once per year.
Residents annually participate in a written examination to provide feedback from an objective test.
In addition, during the second and fourth years of training, the resident will participate in an oral board style examination administered by Board certified full-time faculty. This exercise will be used to provide additional advice to the resident concerning areas of strengths and weaknesses. The above procedures and feedback are designed to aid the resident in achieving full potential as a psychiatrist. Successful completion of our program is contingent on a resident meeting the stated objectives.