Child Psychiatry - PSYH 556

Prerequisites:

Neurology and Psychiatry Clerkships

Location:

University of Maryland

Description and Goals:

This elective will provide direct clinical experiences with children ages 6-12 in hospital setting. This elective aims at developing skills in interviewing children; evaluation of behavioral or learning problems and some consultation techniques. Patients are seen in hospital ward and in school areas, allowing involvement in all modalities of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

Number of Students:

1

Time of Year Available:

Academic weeks 1-48

Hours:

Monday through Friday - Yes
Evenings - No
Weekends - No
Call - No

Faculty Responsible:

Sarah Edwards, D.O.
(410) 328-3522
sedwards@psych.umaryland.edu  

Administrative Contact:

Francesca Staiti, M.D.
(410) 328-6325
fstaiti@psych.umaryland.edu  

Last Revision: April 11, 2013