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Published on: February 11, 2019
Psychopharmacology curriculum field test
Sidney Zisook1, Richard Balon, Sheldon Benjamin
1Department of Psychiatry at University of California, 0603-R, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0603, USA. szisook@ucsd.edu
Summary
A new multimodal, interactive training module was developed to enhance psychopharmacology education for psychiatric residents. Field trial results indicate the curriculum is useful and well-received, despite development challenges.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Psychopharmacology
Background:
- Psychopharmacology training in psychiatric residency programs requires improvement.
- A committee adapted an existing curriculum to create a novel training module.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a multimodal, interactive psychopharmacology training module.
- To evaluate the feasibility and usefulness of this module through a field trial.
Main Methods:
- Nineteen psychiatric residency programs piloted the module during the 2007-2008 academic year.
- Evaluation involved structured phone interviews with program directors and faculty.
Main Results:
- 14 of 19 programs used the module; 13 participated in the evaluation.
- Pre/post questions, video-enhanced and standard presentations, and problem-based modules were most utilized.
- The module was positively received by faculty and residents across diverse implementation methods.
Conclusions:
- A dynamic, adult-centered curriculum can be developed for psychopharmacology training.
- Significant time and effort are necessary to overcome development and implementation barriers.
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