There is continuing debate about what child psychiatry experiences
should be included in a general residency. The author describes the program
at the University of Michigan in an effort to provide some insights into
the interface between child psychiatry and general residency training. This
program is unique in several respects: a 12- month rotation in child
psychiatry is offered, and the faculty size and budget of the youth
services are comparable to those of the adult services. A survey of all
residents and faculty pointed up numerous disagreements as to the length of
the rotation and priorities in curriculum. The author discusses the
influence of the various competitive processes on the educational
program.
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