PSY1 3002/F - Core Clerkship in Psychiatry

Cr Hrs: 7 40

This four-week clerkship is offered in an eight-week block in concert with the Neurology Clerkship. Students are assigned to a general inpatient service as their home base, gaining familiarity with diagnosis and treatment of severely disturbed patients. Additional time is organized around psychiatric services in a general medical setting (Consultation-Liaison or Emergency Room at the Regional Medical Center) or the Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Lectures, readings, case conferences, and outpatient clinic assignments round out the experience. The student is expected to gain a basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, applied psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Emphasis is on information useful to students regardless of their future specialty choice. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (PSY1-3002), Chattanooga (PSY3-3002/F), and Knoxville (PSY2- 3002/F). May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 14
Instructional Method: Clinical rotation
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Instructor of Record, Fall: Renate H Rosenthal
Instructor of Record, Spring: Renate H Rosenthal