From the very first month of arrival to the OSU Department of Psychiatry, there is a strong commitment to teaching, education, and preparation for professional examinations.  Courses are offered to residents at all levels of training and throughout the year.  Class time is incorporated into the residents' normal weekly schedule and is considered "protected" time.  This means that classes and other educational events are a priority for residents to attend, while supervising physicians and other hospital personnel are responsible for clinical duties during this time.  
 
Course instructors are diverse, experienced, and dedicated supervising or adjunctive physicians, psychologists, professors, and other experienced clinicians.  The instructors develop specific objectives for the courses, often co-facilitate classes, and are assigned certain durations of course exposure to assure continuity.  These instructors significantly enhance resident learning and many have subspecialty expertise.  Also, in accordance with the most recent national psychiatry program requirements, a continuum for assessing clinical interviewing competence is utilized.   

Attendance at the following classes and conferences is mandatory and monitored.

Introductory Lecture Series

These classes are intended for PGY-1 & 2 residents and are conducted each week.  Faculty present the generally accepted theories and major diagnostic and therapeutic strategies pertaining to the field of psychiatry.

Advanced Lecture Series

These classes are intended for PGY-3 and PGY-4 residents.  Faculty address advanced issues in psychiatric theory, including neurobiology, development, cultural diversity, and therapeutic modalities.

PGY-3 Psychotherapy Courses

These classes are specifically designed for PGY-3 residents.  Faculty emphasize the various psychotherapeutic modalities through didatic sessions, group supervision, and individual supervision with a psychotherapist and cognitive behavioral therapist.

PGY-4 Psychotherapy Courses

These classes are specifically designed for PGY-4 residents.  Faculty present advanced concepts in psychotherapeutic theory and application, including family systems and cognitive behavior therapy and residents receive individual and group psychotherapy supervision.

Resident Classes (all residents)

Each year there are classes designed for residents at all levels of training, such as ethics, evidence-based psychiatry, and neurology.  The expertise of trainees at different phases of their residency enhances the learning environment, offers practical experiences, and promotes collegiality.

Introduction to the Practice of Medicine Series (IPM)

This series addresses the core competencies of patient care; practice-base learning and improvement; interpersonal and communication skills; professionalism; and systems-based practice.  It is conducted by The OSU Medical Center and residents of all specialities are required to participate.  The Office of Graduate Medical Education provides a listing of activities.  Residents are required to participate in these educational modules each year and participate in research training, the "CITI" course.

Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds is held on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  Presentations are provided by internationally recognized psychiatrists and OSU Faculty and PGY-4 residents with faculty involvement.

Case Conferences

Case conferences are held three weeks during each month.  This is an educational forum conducted by and for residents, who take turns presenting clinical cases, special topics, and interviews.  Faculty is present to facilitate the learning environment.

Neurobehavioral Case Conference

Neurobehavioral case conferences are conducted on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.  Psychiatry faculty in collaboration from other medical specialities and mental health disciplines present clinical cases with a neurobehavioral emphasis.

Resident/Faculty Journal Club

The Journal Club meets monthly to review and criticize a relevant, timely article of psychiatric influence.  The dates and times of these meetings are determined yearly, by mutual faculty and resident agreement.

Resident/Faculty Meeting

All residents and faculty meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. to discuss issues concerning the program.

Residents Meeting

Residents meet to discuss relevant issues on the second, third, and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.