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Psychiatry Clerkship Expand answer

The psychiatry clerkship is a core, four-week long clinical rotation. Students have the opportunity to work with patients in various settings including adult and child inpatient services, consultation-liaison service, partial hospital and long-term structured residence programs, as well as outpatient behavioral health clinics. Learners participate in the evaluation and management of patients on each service. The clinical experience is supplemented by didactic activities such as team-based learning, case conferences and simulation exercises.

Locations

  • Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
  • Northeast Drive Outpatient Clinic
  • Penn State Hershey Medical Center
  • Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
  • Long Term Structured Residence, Carlisle

Contact Us

Dr. Usman Hameed
Clerkship director
uhameed@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
717-531-1056

Michele Morgan
Clerkship coordinator
mmorgan4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
717-531-1016

University Park

UP Clerkship Expand answer

The psychiatry clerkship is a clinical rotation. Students have the opportunity to see patients in various settings including outpatient psychiatry, adult and child inpatient services, and the consult service. They help in the evaluation and management of patients on each service. The clinical experience is supplemented by didactic activities such as team-based learning and simulation exercises.

Locations

SunPointe Health
320 Rolling Ridge Dr.
State College, PA 16801

Hearts & Strides
154 W. Nittany Ave.
State College, PA 16801

White Deer Run
360 White Deer Run Road
Allenwood, PA 17810

Mount Nittany Medical Center
Behavior Heath Unit
1800 E. Park Ave.
State College, PA 16803

Skills of Central PA
2603 E. College Ave., Suite E
State College, PA 16801

Autism Clinic (two locations)
Soaring Heights School
550 Leonard St.
Clearfield, PA 16830

Soaring Heights School
493 S. Highland St.
DuBois, PA 15801

Contact Us

Dr. John DeCarle
Co-clerkship director
john.deCarle@sunpointehealth.com
814-404-4014

Dr. Candace Good
Co-clerkship director
Candace.Good@SunPointeHealth.com
814-574-0395