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PSYC398A

Advanced Clinical, Research Elective in Psychiatry

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences MED - School of Medicine

Course Description

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: For students who wish to pursue the study of a specific research or clinical experience in the field of psychiatry are encouraged to arrange for this four week clerkship elective. A short statement prepared by each individual student outlining clinical and educational goals for the rotation must be approved by the Director of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Please note: Students cannot add 398A clerkships directly to their fishbowl schedules through the regular shuffles. Please contact Caroline Cheang in the Office of Medical Student Affairs at cheang@stanford.edu or 650-498-7619 with the faculty preceptor's name and email address to add this clerkship. PREREQUISITES: Psychiatry 300A and Medicine 300A, consent of the designated faculty preceptor; and approval by Advisor. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full time for 4 weeks, 4 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Charles DeBattista, M.D., 650-723-8324. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Quynh Dang, 650-725-2769, 401 Quarry Rd, Rm. 2204. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: TBA (designated faculty preceptor); Time: TBA. CALL CODE: 2. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SUMC, PAVAMC, SCVMC.

Grading Basis

MED - Medical School +/- Option

Min

1

Max

6

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

Yes

Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit

18

Course Component

Clerkship

Enrollment Optional?

No