Curriculum Objective
Objective
Clerkship Objectives
Clerkship Objectives
Child and Adolescent Psych (pediatric manifestation of common disorders, pediatric tx issues and their controversies):
Neurodevelopmental disorders: intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, genetic syndromes ( e.g. Down, Fragile X, Fetal Alcohol), learning and communication disorders, AD/HD and treatments. Disruptive behaviour disorders (ODD, CD)
Mood and anxiety disorders (incl. separation and school anxiety, and DMDD), use of SSRI in pediatric population
Eating disorders. Key points in assessment of child and family functioning.
Curriculum Block
Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation
- Indicates most relevant
Activities
Clerkship Teaching Session
Tutorial
Clerkship Teaching Session
Tags
AFMC Entrustable Professional Activities
1. Obtain a history and perform a physical examination adapted to the patient’s clinical situation
2. Formulate and justify a prioritized differential diagnosis
3. Formulate an initial plan of investigation based on the diagnostic hypotheses
4. Interpret and communicate results of common diagnostic and screening tests
5. Formulate, communicate and implement management plans
6. Present oral and written reports that document a clinical encounter
CanMEDS Roles
Medical Expert
Curriculum Block
Psychiatry TTR
Clerkship
Psychiatry Rotation
Discipline
Psychiatry
Level Of Competence
Knows - Clerkship
MCC Presentations
Attention, Learning and School Problems
Language and Speech Disorders
Weight Loss / Eating Disorders / Anorexia
McMaster Program Competencies
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
1.8 Provide appropriate referral of patients including ensuring continuity of care throughout transitions between providers or settings, and following up on patient progress and outcomes
MeSH
Autism Spectrum Disorder [F03.625.164.113]
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity [F03.625.094.150]
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders [F03.625.094]
Developmental Disabilities [F03.625.421]
Child Behavior Disorders [F03.625.141]
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive [F03.625.164]
Neurodevelopmental Disorders [F03.625]
Feeding and Eating Disorders [F03.400]
Objective Type
Core