Directing child and adolescent psychiatry training for residents.
Directing child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) training for residents is a complex and challenging administrative task that encompasses the broad creativity of the orchestral conductor, the social and interpersonal effectiveness of the best politician, and the orientation to details of the finest accountant. This article examines these roles in detail, recognizing the leadership, administrative, and managerial achievements of the successful child and adolescent program director. Resources for optimizing the chances for success in each of these areas, and the common pitfalls to avoid, are identified and discussed. The article concludes with suggestions for CAP training directors to influence medical student education. Although challenging and sometimes frustrating, the role of the program director in CAP training is almost always exciting and rewarding.
Sexson
Sandra B
SB
Division of Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30907, USA. ssexson@mcg.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000296:Adolescent Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D002648:Child; D002665:Child Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards; D005180:Faculty, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education; D010557:Personnel Administration, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000193:education*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States