Geriatric Psychiatry Residency Program Major

Description: A residency training program that prepares physicians in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and to improve the psychiatric care of the elderly both in health and in disease. Requires prior completion of a program in psychiatry. Is Geriatric Psychiatry Residency Program the right major for you?
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Geriatric Psychiatry Residency Program Major

What Courses Do Geriatric Psychiatry Residency Program Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Geriatric Psychiatry Residency Program majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Cognitive Assessments
  • Delirium
  • Dementia
  • Neurological Examinations
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis