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Psychiatry Elective Course Description

Course Name: Mindfulness in Psychiatry UNAVAILABLE
Course Number: PS-461
Elective Type:
Coordinator(s):

Carl Fulwiler, MD
Carl.Fulwiler@umassmed.edu
Contact: Cindy Snell Cindy.Snell@umassmed.edu

Department: Psychiatry
Sites Available: UMMHC-University Campus and Community
Months Offered: M5, M10
Number of Students / Month:
Prerequisites: Must Have Completed 3rd Year of Medical School
Elective Description: : In this elective, the student may choose to participate in many different types of activities including:
-Participate in research activities.
-Experience how Mindfulness is incorporated into different clinical settings.
-Work on special projects, such as developing Mindfulness materials for patients and families;  lead guided meditations   for UMass faculty, staff and students.
-Help to develop a Mindful Medical Student Leadership Program. Based off of a Mindful Physician Leadership Program curriculum.   
Note:  N/A
Location:  UMMHC-University Campus, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA  01655 and/or a community location in Worcester 
Website: Department of Psychiatry  http://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/