PGY 4 - Electives Senior residents pursue individual areas of interest and design their year to include specific clinical service assignments, teaching, research and/or administrative experiences. Alternatively, a resident at the PGY4 level is eligible to begin training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
PGY 4 - Lecture/Seminars - Evaluation and Management of Sleep Disorders. Lectures focusing on primary and secondary sleep disorders, assessment and diagnosis with respect to DSM-IV criteria, and behavioral and pharmacological management of these disorders.
- Neuroscience and Neurology. The PGY4 review of Neuroscience and Neurology is focused on Board Exam preparation alternating didactic sessions and case reviews.
- Forensic Psychiatry. Series of lectures focusing on principles and practice of forensic psychiatry including an introduction to forensic psychiatry, overview of legal system, competency and right to refuse treatment, informed consent, civil commitments, duty to protect, and criminal responsibility. Information on competency, writing court reports, jail evaluations, and other legal matters.
- Principles and Applications of Neuroimaging. Series of lectures focusing on physical basis, indication and evaluation of neuroimaging including CT, MRI techniques, SPECT and PET. Residents further learn about scientific basis and clinical application of evolving treatment modalities such as deep brain stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and vagus nerve stimulation.
- History of Psychiatry. Information on past diagnostic tools and treatment modalities.
- Research. Information on research and design methods; how to read a research paper and to design a study; data entry and data analysis.
- Ethics. Review and discussion of American Psychiatric Association's Code of Ethics, and the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics.
- Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Neglect. Introduction to nature and prevalence of domestic violence, abuse and neglect, including appropriate legal and medical interventions and available community resources.
- Dreams. Brief introduction to dream work. Focuses on collaborating with the patients to examine various interpretations of their dreams. Readings and case presentations accompany this series.
- Hypnosis. Brief introduction to hypnosis with a review of its historical components and basic principles. The course includes an exploration the clinical relevance of hypnosis as well as an overview of specific techniques.
- Mood Disorders. Review of evidence-based treatments and practice guidelines for mood disorders.
- Substance Use Disorders. Review of evidence-based treatments and practice guidelines for substance use disorders.
- HIV/AIDS. Review of evidence-based treatments and practice guidelines for HIV/AIDS.
- Practice Management. Basic information about setting up and running a practice; basic financial planning; malpractice information.
- Preparing for the Oral Boards. Information on the board format and how to study for it.
- Board Review of Neurology. One hour per week, yearlong.
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