MDSC 6840 - Professional Field Experience - Medical Psychiatry

This course will place the student in a structured mental health clinical rotation under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. Students will be expected to become proficient with a variety of clinical presentations and procedures, subject to site limitations, and develop competence in diagnosing, evaluating, monitoring, treating, educating and/or referring patients. Selected readings will also be assigned to the students. These readings will change frequently to reflect current medical literature.

Note: Open to graduate students only. Graded on a credit/no credit basis.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of the preclinical year of the Physician Assistant program or departmental permission

Credits: 4 hours