Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Sponsor(s)
Description
The diagnosis and management of common psychiatric syndromes and psychologic management of cancer patients will be taught to the student within the context of work with patients seen by the Psychiatry Service fellows and faculty. The student will be gain an understanding of liaison issues, problems of oncology staff in dealing with cancer patients, and the hospital as a social system.
Prerequisites Other than Third Year Rotations
Upon receipt of completed application, a telephone interview may be scheduled.
Offered (Course module dates)
A (July 6 - July 30) [Closed to international students]
B (August 2 - August 27) [Closed to international students]
C (August 30 - September 24)
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.
Duration
One module
Students per Module
Maximum of one
Contact
Andrew Roth, MD
Phone
646-888-0024
