Attending Introduction
Board-Certified Psychiatrist and a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. Completed residency at the University of Tennessee, serving as Chief Resident. Pursued a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at MCW/Children’s Hospital.
Has earned several awards throughout their career, including the prestigious Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching medical students during his residency. Students participating can expect hands-on involvement in initial evaluations, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology. Additionally, they will conduct didactic sessions in psychiatry, providing you with a comprehensive experience of psychiatric practice.
Rotation Description
During your Psychiatry clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will gain the opportunity to learn about the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions.
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Here’s a brief overview of what students typically learn during rotations. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:
Patient Assessment:
Psychiatric Interviews: Conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, including detailed patient histories and mental status examinations.
Diagnostic Skills: Learning to recognize and diagnose a range of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
Treatment Planning:
- Psychopharmacology: Gaining knowledge about the use of psychiatric medications, their indications, side effects, and monitoring requirements.
- Psychotherapy: Understanding different psychotherapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and supportive therapy.
- Collaborative Care: Developing treatment plans that may involve collaboration with other healthcare providers, such as primary care physicians, social workers, and psychologists.
Professional Development:
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Communication Skills: Enhancing skills in communicating with patients and their families, including delivering diagnoses, discussing treatment options, and providing psychoeducation.
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Empathy and Rapport: Developing a compassionate approach to patient care, building rapport, and establishing therapeutic alliances with patients.
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Ethical and Cultural Competence: Understanding ethical issues in psychiatry, such as patient confidentiality and informed consent, and learning to provide culturally sensitive care.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Chronic Condition Management: Managing long-term care of patients with chronic psychiatric conditions, including medication adjustments and ongoing therapy.
Crisis Intervention: Learning to identify and manage psychiatric emergencies and crises in an outpatient setting.
Follow-Up Care: Conducting follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.
Location & Schedule
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
Mo
11AM - 5:00PM
Tu
10AM - 2:00PM
We
11AM - 5:00PM
Th
10AM - 4:00PM
Fr
10AM - 4:30PM
Sa
9AM - 1:00PM
Su
Closed
