Forensics Psychiatry

Forensics Psychiatry
The elective will give the student exposure to individuals with mental illness who have become involved
in the criminal justice system. Students will participate in the inpatient assessment and treatment of
patients on PX3 at Health Sciences Centre, outpatient clinics, as well as have the opportunity to visit
correctional facilities with a psychiatrist. Students will attend Forensic Psychiatry educational rounds,
Psychiatry Grand Rounds and Cross Program rounds.
Learning Objectives:
1. Perform a comprehensive psychiatric assessment.
2. Discuss specific aspects of the assessment of the patient with criminal justice
involvement.
3. Participate in the development of management plans for inpatients and outpatients with
both acute and chronic mental illness.
Call Responsibility:
Discuss with the Department of Psychiatry Program Administrator.
Availability:
Contact the Electives Administrator, Faculty of Medicine UGME for availability information.
For further information/inquiries about the above programs please contact:
Ms. Karen Simpson, Program Administrator
Tel: 204.787.7098| Email: [email protected]