Elective Years 3 and 4: Psychiatric Day Treatment Program
Department: | Psychiatry |
Title: |
Day Treatment Program Diversification = R1 Psychiatry |
Location: | University of Alberta Hospital Day Treatment Program, Dept. of Psychiatry |
Duration: |
2 week minimum suggested THIS ELECTIVE IS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE |
Contact: |
University of Alberta Students: Placement Contact Carol Miller, carol.miller@albertahealthservices.ca Visiting Canadian Medical Students: visitingelectives@ualberta.ca |
Overview: |
The students will join the multidisciplinary treatment team of the Day Treatment Program. This program uses an intensive group psychotherapy format to treat patients with personality disorders and other psychiatric disorders. The student will observe group therapy sessions, family interviews and individual patient assessments. |
Objectives: |
Completing this elective should enable you to:
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Additional Notes: |
Unique opportunity to watch ongoing psychotherapy as it is being performed, and to join a multidisciplinary team involved in psychodynamic psychotherapy. No prerequisites necessary, but it is preferred that medical students have completed their student intern rotation in psychiatry. Business casual apparel. Visiting Students: Netcare are not required for this elective. |
Last Updated: April 5, 2022 |