Main Responsibilities of a Resident Psychiatrist at Yale School of Medicine
Robert's residency involves diverse responsibilities, ranging from overnight shifts handling "emergent" patient crises in a 60-70 patient psychiatric hospital to regular daytime work conducting patient evaluations and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team; this variety is a key part of the training process to help them achieve the goal of helping patients live "a happy, healthy life".
Patient Care, Emergency Response, Teamwork, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Psychiatric Treatment
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Robert Palmer
Resident Psychiatrist
Yale School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Yale School of Medicine (MD)
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
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1. Varied responsibilities: The role involves diverse tasks, including night shifts handling emergencies, new patient evaluations, and regular daytime patient consultations.
2. Patient care focus: A significant part of the job is dedicated to direct patient interaction, understanding their needs, and collaboratively developing treatment plans to improve their well-being.
3. Teamwork and collaboration: The work is multidisciplinary; it involves close collaboration with nurses, social workers, and other doctors in a team-based approach to patient care.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
One of the fun things about being a resident is how much our responsibilities vary from week to week and month to month. This variety is part of the training process, as it gives us wide exposure to different aspects of care.
This past week, I was on night shifts at the hospital. This means being responsible for about 60 to 70 patients in the psychiatric hospital from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
While nurses and other staff are also present, I am responsible for any emergent situations. If someone is having a crisis, I need to be there to see them, evaluate their situation, and make treatment recommendations.
I also handle new patients admitted to the hospital. Last night, for example, I evaluated a patient coming in from the emergency room at around 1:00 AM and wrote up the necessary documentation.
This contrasts with another week where I worked a standard 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM shift. Mostly, my work involves seeing patients, meeting them, and understanding their challenges and what we can realistically help them achieve.
My goal is to help them achieve their goals of living a happy, healthy life. This often involves working with other doctors, nurses, and social workers, creating a multidisciplinary, team-based approach rather than working alone.
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