Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies

COURSE
Course Course Name No. of Credits
Code
MD 614 DM Psychiatry Part I 100% Exam
MD 613 DM Psychiatry Part II 100% Exam
To be Assigned DM Psychiatry Part III 100% Exam
To be assigned DM Psychiatry Part IV 100% Exam
Course Description:
Part I (Year 1): During this period, which lasts twelve
months, the students work as a psychiatric resident
at an approved general hospital. Instruction is given
in the Basic Medical Sciences (including Anatomy,
Physiology) as well as in Psychology and
Psychiatry.
Part II (Year 2): Entry to the second part of the
course will depend on a satisfactory performance in
the Part I examination.
During this period which lasts twelve months, the students
work as a psychiatric resident at an approved
general hospital. Instruction is given in Neurology,
Psychology and Psychiatry.
During the first half of Year 2 of the programme, the
Student will submit to the Specialty Board through
his/her supervisor, a proposal for a project to be undertaken
during Part III of the programme.
Part III (Year 3):
Admission to Part III of the programme depends upon
the students performance in the Part 2 examination.
During Part III, the candidate is required to spend six
months working in an approved psychiatric service
and at least twelve months working in the psychiatric
services of an approved general hospital.
At least six months of this year must be spent in the
Caribbean during this period. At the end of the time
period, students may submit a Case Book or Research
Report.
Part IV (Year 4)
During this year the student continues to work under
supervision in an approved psychiatric service.
Department Contact Information:
The Department of Community Health & Psychiatry-
Faculty of Medical Sciences
The University of the West Indies, Mona
Jamaica, West Indies
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Roger Gibson
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FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES