Program Overview

Program Overview

The 3rd Year Selectives program offers students an opportunity to learn more about a subspecialty or a more specific clinical focus than what is typically offered during the 3rd year clerkships.

Program Structure

Selectives are either 1-week or 2-week rotations in areas of the medical student's choosing.

Goals and Objectives

Each selective has its own specific goals and objectives.

Selectives Listing

• Introduction to Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (PSYCH 801K) 1 week intersession selective
  • Description: Introduction to Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Introduction to Geriatric Psychiatry (PSYCH 802K) 1 week intersession selective
  • Description: Introduction to Geriatric Psychiatry
• Introduction to Interventional Psychiatry (PSYCH 803K) 1 week intersession selective
  • Description: Introduction to Interventional Psychiatry
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (PSYCH 811J)
• Geriatric Psychiatry (PSYCH 812J)
• VA Psychosomatic Medicine Consults (PSYCH 817J)

Grading

3rd year selectives are graded Pass/Fail based upon the attending supervisor's evaluation of the student's clinical performance. There is no written examination.