Medical Student Education
Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry! Our residents, fellows, and faculty are committed to excellence and innovation in student education. The Department of Psychiatry participates in all four years of the medical school curriculum.
First and Second Year Pre-Clinical Studies
Medical students are introduced to psychiatry in the first and second year, in the classroom and beyond.
Psychiatry Clerkship
The six-week psychiatry clerkship component of the Biopsychosocial Approach to Health Clerkship includes a broad array of clinical experiences in psychiatry, supplemented by a rich didactic curriculum and individualized student tutoring.
Fourth Year Psychiatry Electives
In the fourth year, we offer many clinical electives. These clinical electives are open to visiting US or international students.
PA Student Clerkship
The four-week psychiatry clerkship includes clinical experience in a setting of inpatient psychiatric care, supplemented by a rich didactic curriculum and individualized student tutoring.