Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Sponsor(s)
Description
The assessment of psychological symptoms and the diagnosis and management of common psychiatric syndromes seen in children and adolescents with cancer will be taught to students in the context of patients and families seen by the psychiatry staff in the pediatric oncology setting. The student will be given familiarity with liaison issues, a continuity consultation model, and problems of pediatric oncology staff in dealing with children who have cancer and their families. Basic theories of child and adolescent psychiatry and consultation liaison psychiatry will be reviewed accompanied by hands-on exposure to and study of inpatient and outpatient pediatric oncology as a social system.
Prerequisites Other than Third Year Rotations
Upon receipt of a completed application, a telephone interview with the student may be requested.
Offered (Course module dates)
D (September 27 - October 22)
E (October 25 - November 19)
F (November 22 - December 17)
G (January 3 - January 28)
H (January 31 - February 25)
I (February 28 - March 25)
J (April 4 - April 29)
K (May 2 - May 27)
Notes:
- For any holidays listed, students must consult with the Medical Student Coordinator to determine whether they are released from their responsibilities.
- In the Clinical Medicine and Oncology Sub-Internship, students will be expected to take "short call" once or twice during the week in addition to one Saturday and/or Sunday during the four-week elective. No overnight call is taken.
