Attention is paid to the child's increasing capacity to symbolise, in language and play. A degree in medicine, psychology or a recognised equivalent professional qualification. Students will attend a series of seminars over 2 years where they will be expected to bring detailed accounts of their work from a variety of professional contexts. These seminars will not provide supervision of work presented but will aim to link experience gained from the infant observation with the students working situation. Attention is paid to the student's work setting, experience of team work, and role within the team as well as the expectations and pressures of the institution.
Seminars explore students' reactions to close observation of their own work.
Three presentations at end of first year. 5,000 word essay at end of second year. A degree in medicine, psychology or a recognised equivalent professional qualification. Understanding of the writers in their personal and cultural context. Study of the patient therapist relationship.