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The educational objectives of a psychiatric residency program.
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|February 1, 1976
Summary
This study outlines specific educational objectives for psychiatric residency programs. These goals aid residents in focusing training and assist faculty in curriculum development for the psychiatry specialty.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry Training
Background:
- Psychiatric residency programs require clear educational goals.
- Faculty need a framework for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present specific educational objectives for a psychiatric residency program.
- To aid residents in focusing on core training tasks.
- To provide faculty with a curriculum development matrix.
Main Methods:
- The authors developed a statement of specific educational objectives.
- This statement serves as a guide for residents and faculty.
Main Results:
- The delineated objectives help residents focus on essential training.
- The objectives provide faculty with an organizing matrix for curriculum development.
Conclusions:
- Specific objective delineation clarifies the psychiatry specialty.
- Well-defined objectives enhance psychiatric residency training quality.