MPA 617 - Behavioral Medicine Preceptorship

4.00 credits.

Students will complete a 5-week clinical rotation that exposes them to the care of patients with behavioral and psychiatric conditions. Emphasis will be placed on the enhancing the student’s development of skills and knowledge necessary to manage patients with behavioral and psychiatric conditions. Students may complete this rotation in an outpatient or inpatient setting. Students will be able to observe and assist in the diagnosis and management of patients, as well as develop an awareness of psychosocial problems likely to be encountered in a primary care practice. *Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all didactic coursework.