Rotations and Clinical Services
During the PGY4 year, residents immerse themselves in a dynamic, hospital-based experience structured into engaging morning and afternoon rotations. Mornings are dedicated to specialized training, with three-month blocks spent working with children (ages 7-13) in the inpatient hospital, adolescents and teens in a psychiatric setting, and medical consult services, which include exposure to emergency neuro services. In the afternoons, residents gain valuable hands-on experience through an outpatient sampler, collaborating closely with expert faculty in diverse clinical settings. These include the autism clinic, transitional age programs, substance use treatment, and community-based mental health services, providing a well-rounded foundation for advanced psychiatric practice.
In the afternoons, residents engage in a year-long psychotherapy continuity clinic, where they take on diverse cases and refine their therapeutic skills. This experience includes hands-on training in play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and family therapy, with additional opportunities to participate in and lead group therapy sessions. To further support their learning, residents also benefit from dedicated weekly didactics, ensuring a strong foundation in evidence-based psychotherapy approaches.
The PGY5 year focuses on comprehensive outpatient training across multiple clinical settings. Senior residents gain diverse experience by seeing patients in school-based, community, and hospital-based clinics. Afternoons are dedicated to continuing work in the psychotherapy clinics, attending advanced didactic sessions, and engaging in collaborative training with the psychology department. A unique highlight of the year is the opportunity to obtain certification in infant mental health through the nationally recognized Harris Infant Mental Health Program, equipping residents with specialized skills in early childhood interventions. This year provides a broad spectrum of clinical exposure and specialized training to prepare residents for independent practice.