PTY 800 Subinternship in General Psychiatry, 4 credits

This rotation is offered to give students a variety of clinical experiences at psychiatric units of affiliated hospitals. It will involve direct patient care under the supervision of attending psychiatrists and residents and close teamwork with multidisciplinary staff. They will participate in all the clinical rounds of the floor and grand rounds of our department. Upon successful completion of this rotation, students should show competency in the following areas: performing psychiatric assessment and formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan, prescribing common psychotropic drugs and drug combinations, conducting supportive psychotherapy working in collaboration with a mental health team and community resources. 

Prerequisite: MS4

Phase 3 (M4s) Modules: A-M

Number of students: 2

Course Director: Charles Camp, MD

Course Coordinator: Latressa Watkins

Contact Info

  • Office of Medical Admissions

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    955 Main Street, Room 1100
    Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: 716-829-3466
    Fax: 716-829-3849

  • Office of Medical Curriculum

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    955 Main Street, Rooms 7162-7180
    Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: 716-829-3467

  • Office of Student and Academic Affairs

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    955 Main Street, Room 1200
    Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: 716-829-2802
    Fax: 716-829-2798