Common presenting problems vary depending on the clinical sites chosen, but will likely include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and psychiatric problems secondary to medical illnesses. Minimum number of students required for elective to be offered-1. Maximum number of students admitted to elective-2. Offered each quarter. Students should learn rapid diagnostic assessment techniques, crisis intervention skills, and rapid treatment approaches particularly pharmacologic approaches.
Students attend daily rounds and other pertinent lectures or meetings.
Common presenting problems include delirium, psychosis not otherwise specified, suicidal ideations, homicidal ideations, psychiatric symptoms secondary to general medical illnesses, psychiatric symptoms secondary to substance intoxication or withdrawal, and exacerbations of chronic psychiatric disorders. Minimum number of students required for elective to be offered-1. Maximum number of students admitted to elective-2. Offered each quarter. Most students do not evaluate or treat children or adolescents during their psychiatry core rotation.