Telemedicine Psychiatry Outpatient Rotation in Farmington, Connecticut
Attending Introduction
Waterbury Hospital and completed his medical education at an international university. Has particular expertise in treating conditions such as depression and inpatient dementia, among other mental health issues. This is a telemedicine only rotation.
Rotation Description
Patient Assessment:
Treatment Planning:
Professional Development:
-
Communication Skills: Enhancing skills in communicating with patients and their families, including delivering diagnoses, discussing treatment options, and providing psychoeducation.
-
Empathy and Rapport: Developing a compassionate approach to patient care, building rapport, and establishing therapeutic alliances with patients.
-
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
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.