| 1. | Conduct a psychiatric interview, which implies:
a. observation and recognition of psychopathology,
b. the ability to use appropriate interview techniques, and
c. the ability to conduct a mental status examination. |
| 2. | Correctly diagnose psychiatric disorders, utilizing the DSM-IV multiaxial system. |
| 3. | Construct overall treatment plans. |
| 4. | Recognize appropriate use of psychopharmacologic agents for patients under his/her care. |
| 5. | Accurately conduct and record a mental status exam and write progress notes for every significant contact with his/her patient in the patient’s medical chart. |
| 6. | Establish a supportive therapeutic relationship with his/her patient. |
| 7. | Summarize and present verbally a psychiatric history and mental status examination. |
| 8. | Demonstrate an ability to work with health care personnel. |
