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Didactic Schedule
Psychiatry residents' didactic times occur in a small group format, augmented with readings and multimedia content, that allows each class to build upon the knowledge gained as they progress through the curriculum. Self-assessment tools are used to enhance the learning experience throughout the four years of training.
In addition, residents receive regular presentations from community-based programs regarding the innovative services available in Riverside County, including peer support, family advocate and parent support programs.
The didactic times are protected from clinical duties and are supplemented with journal club and grand rounds.
PGY-1
“Becoming a Psychiatrist” – a summer course offered July through September.
First-year residents take a comprehensive and intensive “crash” course in psychiatry. The course covers essential information that residents need to know in order to treat patients on inpatient wards using emergency treatment modalities, under supervision by attending psychiatrists.
Wednesday afternoons are protected academic time. The afternoon session includes seminars on topics ranging from the psychiatric interview, psychopharmacology, and psychopathology.
PGY-2
Second-year residents attend an afternoon seminar series. Additional topics include:
Pharmacology II
Introduction to Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment, Marital and Family Therapy
Society, Culture and Gender
Human Development, Human Sexuality
Eating Disorders
Psychotherapy - Part I
Forensic Psychiatry
Psychological Testing
Advanced Psychopathology
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Seminar
Neuroscience and Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry Seminar
PGY-3
Third-year residents attend seminars, conferences or rounds five days a week. This comprehensive series includes:
Psychotherapy Part II
Psychotherapy Workshop and Fundamentals of Group Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Advanced Psychopharmacology
Geriatric Psychiatry
Biological Psychiatry
PGY-4
Fourth-year residents attend advanced level seminars associated with their electives.
Senior residents are also invited to participate with department faculty in advanced psychopharmacology seminars, journal clubs and case conferences. Each year, senior residents contribute to their seminars based on the recognized needs and unique interests of each class.