Program Curriculum
Our curriculum is structured to ensure progressive mastery of the ACGME’s six core competencies:
Patient Care and Procedural Skills: Deliver developmentally sensitive, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient, and consult-liaison settings.
Medical Knowledge: Attain deep knowledge of child and adolescent psychopathology, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and relevant neurodevelopmental science.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: Analyze clinical outcomes, incorporate feedback, and apply best practices from scholarly literature.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with youth, families, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Professionalism: Demonstrate ethical integrity, accountability, and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
Systems-Based Practice: Navigate and influence healthcare systems, education systems, and community networks to support youth mental health.