MPAS 502 - Behavioral Medicine II

(4 credits)

Under the supervision of the site preceptor, the student will gain experience and proficiency in recognition and treatment of affective, anxiety, cognitive, eating, personality, psychotic, and other psychiatric disorders. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills which will allow the student to perform well in a primary care setting with problems that are psychological in nature. The student must also learn indications for the contributions of other health care providers (social services, occupational therapy. etc) in the evaluation, management and treatment of a patient with a psychiatric disorder. Depending on the site, the student may also have exposure to patients with drug and alcohol disorders.