Neuropsychiatry, Behavioral Neurology, and Geriatric Psychiatry
PS 513M.23
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Description
Students may add themselves to the waiting list to this course during add/drop periods but not during lottery periods. Please contact the elective director, Dr. Juan Carlos Urizar jurizar@bwh.harvard.edu, for approval to enroll.
This elective is designed to increase student's knowledge and recognition of brain-behavior relationships in a clinical setting in both adults and older adults. Students will increase their skills in the assessment and treatment of behavioral and cognitive presentations of neurological conditions. Students will gain experience with the differential diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex neuropsychiatric disorders. It includes concentrated clinical experience with patients who have behavioral and cognitive complaints in the context of neurodegenerative illnesses, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular disease, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, functional neurological disorder, and other brain-related conditions. Additionally, the elective includes clinical experience with older adult patients with lifelong primary psychiatric conditions with or without co-morbid neurological disorders, or new-onset neurological conditions. Students will learn how to communicate with patients and families regarding neurobehavioral diagnosis and discuss therapeutic and management options while integrating biopsychosocial aspects of patients' lives. Harvard Medical School faculty from the Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Behavioral Neurology subspecialty services at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) provide direct supervision to students during the clinics. Students work closely with senior Psychiatry and Neurology residents, Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology fellows, and Geriatric Psychiatry fellows. Students attend various weekly interdisciplinary rounds with attendings, residents and fellows within the different subspecialty clinics, and participate in weekly journal club and relevant didactic activities. The elective director meets with students weekly to provide support and guidance in their learning and progress. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in a scholarly project, such as a written case report or a written literature review. There is no call responsibility.
Not Available for Cross Registration
