Am J Psychiatry 1979; 136:207-210
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The role of a cinema seminar in psychiatric education

GK Fritz and RO Poe

As the goals of psychiatric education are evaluated and innovative teaching methods are sought, the current cinema represents an untapped resource. Thoughtful viewing of contemporary films with serious discussion of them in a film discussion group as part of the residency training program is a useful and enjoyable teaching format that helps bridge the gap between the art and science of psychiatry.

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