Residents have the opportunity to follow patients from point of initial crisis contact through treatment in outpatient therapy. Didactic instruction in emergency psychiatry is also provided through a lecture series. Training in Severe and Persistent Mental Illness Residents at Hershey Medical Center have an opportunity to rotate through the nearby Harrisburg State Hospital that houses patients with severe and persistent mental illness. The residents' treatment skills are further enhanced while learning to effectively manage patients with refractory psychiatric disorders including severe personality disorders. Training at the Harrisburg State Hospital is conducted under the direction of attending staff on the faculty at Hershey Medical Center.
Supervision is extensive and covers pharmacologic, psychological and social issues.
Our program provides training in various aspects of child and adolescent psychiatry. Residents examine psychopathologic processes and family dynamics that may disrupt normal infant, childhood, and adolescent growth and development. They also become knowledgeable regarding psychopharmacologic treatment of children. Our residents diagnose, manage, and consult with colleagues on the common problems many children in these age groups experience. In addition, they learn about techniques used in various treatment modalities, as well as the range of therapeutic facilities that can be used to meet a particular child's needs.