A physician who chooses to train at a medical school-based hospital is making a deliberate choice for an intensely academic atmosphere. At Stony Brook, excellent clinical performance is expected, but is not sufficient. The resident is expected to dedicate himself/herself to academic excellence as evidenced by in depth reading of core textbooks, familiarity with the current and significant past literature of the field, and active participation in seminars and clinical and academic conferences.
didactics
PGY 1, PGY 2
During the first two years, didactic sessions focus on the clinical and neuroscientific basis of psychopathology. Psychopharmacology is also emphasized. Weekly seminars focus on different topics and residents are expected to familiarize themselves with one of the major textbooks of psychiatry and one of the major textbooks of psychopharmacology.
In addition, there is a weekly Clinical Interviewing and Introduction to Psychotherapy class.
Journal Club meets twice a month. Residents present papers from the medical and scientific literature for critical review and general discussion.
A Psychiatry Residency In Training Exam (PRITE) Review Course is organized by the Chief Residents and is offered to all residents for the three months prior to the PRITE examination.
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PGY 3
Weekly seminars focus on the theory and practice of psychotherapy as well as more advanced psychopharmacology. Residents are expected to acquire an in depth understanding of supportive, psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral psychotherapies. Additionally, there is a twice monthly psychopharmacology seminar that alternates with a twice monthly psychotherapy case conference.
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PGY 4
Senior residents meet weekly for didactics that focus on preparing them to start their careers.
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