Elective rotations
The MGH/McLean Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Training Program has been designed to provide elective opportunities in Year 1 and in Year 2. In Year 1, approximately four to six hours per week for six months during the selective block have been allocated for elective time. Since residents will be beginning in child and adolescent psychiatry, we hope that the first-year elective program will be “selective” in nature and will largely take place at MGH or McLean. Although the program attempts to be as flexible as possible, it is recommended that if one desires to go off campus, 60% of one’s time be spent at MGH or McLean and 30% off-campus. The first year “selectives” are listed on the next page. There are a variety of options at both MGH and McLean. Many creative and/or research options are available depending on one’s interests. All electives must be approved by Dr. Beresin, and residents are required to select a mentor for each elective rotation. Electives can occur in more than one area, but residents should consider having a certain core amount of time in each area chosen. It should be noted that in Year 1 and in Year 2, the elective rotations must be completed with a formal presentation of how one spent elective time and/or a written manuscript or research protocol.

In Year 2, electives are more open-ended. It is not necessary for one to spend the majority of time at our home clinical sites. Listed under Year 2 are numerous opportunities off the MGH/McLean campus. In addition, residents should consider the entire Harvard and Boston academic and clinical communities in designing their elective plans. Dr. Beresin will be able to link residents with specialists in virtually any area of child and adolescent psychiatry (both clinically and in research). Residents are highly encouraged to apply for national awards and fellowships in which they may gain invaluable experiences from mentors all over the country. Residents are urged to attend regional and national meetings. An annual stipend is available for residents to use toward conference participation.

Selectives

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