Psychiatry Rotation 

Daily Schedule: Approximately 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Additional Activities: Students may also attend didactics, lectures, and grand rounds as required
Schedule Notice: The attending physician will provide the detailed schedule at the start of the rotation

Clinical Responsibilities

Students will gain hands-on experience in psychiatric patient care, including:

• Outpatient Clinics: Managing psychiatric patients in clinic settings
• Collaboration: Working closely with residents, nurses, faculty, and subspecialties to coordinate patient care

This exposure ensures a comprehensive understanding of hospital workflows and team-based care in psychiatry.

Learning Experience

This rotation is designed for medical graduates aiming to become competent and effective residents. Key benefits include:

• Exposure to a wide range of psychiatric disorders and management strategies
• Learning evaluation, management (Mx), and prescription (Rx) skills
• Preparing international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US Clinical Skills Exam (USCSE) through hands-on experience
• Gaining insight into the United States healthcare system under the supervision of a teaching attending physician

At the conclusion of the 4-week rotation, students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation (LOR) on hospital letterhead.

Hands-On Training

Students will actively participate as part of the care team by:

• Interacting with a diverse patient population
• Performing detailed history taking and physical examinations
• Reviewing labs and patient notes
• Formulating differential diagnoses and executing treatment plans (Rx) under attending supervision
• Participating in discharge planning and execution

This rotation provides a practical, immersive experience that builds clinical skills, teamwork, and confidence—essential for residency training.