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  • To develop clear competence as a physician specialized in psychiatry.

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  • To adopt a lifelong receptivity to new knowledge, based on critical thinking and the scientific method.

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  • To function comfortably and well in a variety of career areas and clinical settings.

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  • To understand the "Biopsychosocial Model" as an integrating concept for clinical work.

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  • To recognize the needs of underserved populations.

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  • To learn collaborative work skills and the value of interdisciplinary efforts toward patient care.

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  • To practice effectively with special populations such as children, adolescents, the elderly, the chronically ill and substance abusers.

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  • To develop flexible and adaptive approaches in applying somatic, psychological and other forms of therapy.





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    Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Dept of Psychiatry

    Last Update: February, 2008 according to departmental policy
    1200 East Broad Street, P.O. Box 980710, Richmond, VA 23298-0710
    (804) 828-9157, Email Webmaster