PGY-III GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The PGY-III resident will build on the foundation of the PGY-I year and continued learning of PGY-II year in making the transition to a psychiatrist who can function independently with a modest level of supervision. The acquisition of the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes will be demonstrated by the substantial completion of the goals and objectives of each clinical rotation, attendance at seminars, satisfactory performance on the PRITE and mock board exams and satisfactory performance in the longitudinal psychiatric clinic (UTP).
Knowledge
Appreciation of scientific basis for psychiatric knowledge
Intermediate theory and practice of psychotherapies
Advanced knowledge of groups and family systems
Working knowledge of ethical and legal issues of psychiatric practice
The neuropsychiatric approach to patient assessment and treatment
Skills
Supervised but independent functioning in outpatient setting
Presentation of clinical and scientific material in a group, educational setting
Leadership skills in educational and administrative venues
Critically evaluate and summarize the scientific psychiatric literature and present a summary of findings
Attitudes
Conscientious work in a setting of increasing independence
Informed skepticism and curiosity about psychiatric knowledge
Willingness to function as a resource to colleagues and co-workers
Conduct an ongoing assessment of personal strengths and deficits and develop strategies to address them