Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry provides courses and clerkships for medical students in the preclinical and clinical years. In the preclinical years, basic science concepts necessary to understand development, psychopathology, and the doctor/patient relationship are presented. In the third year, a comprehensive clinical clerkship based on the preclinical foundation is presented to facilitate an understanding of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.

A variety of elective experiences are offered to first- and second-year students and elective clerkships are available in the fourth year. These may include summer research or clinical experiences for first- and second-year students. Tutorials and elective seminars can also be arranged for students at any level of training.

These educational and clinical experiences are provided at the Tufts Medical Center and other Tufts-affiliated hospitals and programs. Our comprehensive clinical program offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients who require inpatient, ambulatory or emergency care. It also provides consultation to other medical specialties.

The department has a residency training program in adult and child psychiatry, as well as a Triple Board program. There are also fellowships for advanced training in clinical psychopharmacology and consultation/liaison, geriatric psychiatry, and emergency psychiatry.

Research within the department has expanded to include eating disorders, autism, substance abuse, Alzheimer disease, and schizophrenia.