Several workshops are also scheduled to impart basic knowledge regarding various aspects of clinical practice. The orientation period also provides an opportunity for residents and staff to become acquainted and for staff to learn about previous training, experiences, and different skill levels of the new residents. The remainder of the year contains both longitudinal and rotational training experiences with each rotation lasting approximately 16 weeks. Between each Rotation there are Mini-Rotations. Lasting one week each, the Mini-Rotations allow the Residents an opportunity to rotate through the Inpatient Psychiatry Ward and the Eisenhower Substance Addictions Program.
Supervision is provided for all clinical activities.
Most residents spend 3-6 hours in supervision per week. Attendance is encouraged at selected Grand Rounds provided through various graduate medical education programs. Assessment experience is gained primarily through the assessment of inpatient psychiatry patients and in conducting neuropsychological assessments. The resident also learns to work with paraprofessional personnel in the assessment process by completing a few cases where much of the data has been collected by behavioral science specialists. The Child and Family rotation provides the resident with a comprehensive experience in the psychological assessment of children and their families using a variety of assessment techniques and approaches.