Residency curriculum in forensic psychiatry

Area of Science:

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Medical Education

Background:

• Forensic psychiatry training is crucial for psychiatric residents.
• There is a need for standardized educational objectives in this subspecialty.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a forensic psychiatry curriculum.
• To present educational objectives for knowledge and skills.
• To detail training experiences within a residency program.

Main Methods:

• Curriculum development within a general psychiatric residency.
• Presentation of educational objectives.
• Description of training experiences across residency levels.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive curriculum for forensic psychiatry was developed.
• Specific knowledge and skills objectives were defined.
• Training experiences, including electives, were outlined for residents.

Conclusions:

• The developed curriculum provides a framework for forensic psychiatry training.
• Sharing training reports can help establish national standards.
• Further development of forensic psychiatry residency training is encouraged.