Ward runs

Students are assigned to clinics or in-patient units for four weeks. We encourage students to swap among different units so that they get a more rounded exposure of psychiatry. Make sure that the consultants involved are made aware of these proposed swaps well ahead of time. You have to obtain their permission to do the swaps.

There are down times during the run and these are perfect opportunities to study for the OSCE. Aside from reading the recommended references listed below, remember to review your fourth year notes.

In the middle of the run, you are required to sit down with your consultant and discuss how things are going for you. This is a good time to get feedback regarding your performance as a TI. This is also an opportunity for you to express your needs/ thoughts about the run. Your consultant has to document in your marking sheet if a feedback session has occurred. We are instituting a formal feedback process in response to comments from past TIs that they were never provided any feedback by their supervisors.

During your ward run, you are encouraged to interview patients with your consultants/ registrars. You are also expected to assist in writing notes, reviewing medical records, doing physical and neurologic exams as well as following labs. You are not expected to do on-call but it is highly encouraged.

On your last day in psychiatry (day of the OSCE) you are expected to hand in your ward marking sheet to Saira Khan. You are also expected to fill out an evaluation form for your run.