This advanced elective offers the opportunity to study clinical psychiatry in greater depth. Elective clerks carry a smaller case load than residents, but are otherwise expected to act as junior residents with staff supervision. Clerks also participate in a program of directed readings, didactic seminars, and clinical conferences. Feedback on directly observed clinical interviews will be provided. Options include general adult psychiatry, geriatrics, eating disorders, mood, or psychotic disorders/neuropsychiatry. Student learning will emphasize assessment to develop a foundation of skills in clinical interviewing, mental status examination, differential diagnosis, and formulation. Psychotherapeutic and pharmacological management approaches will be emphasized. May be repeated at alternate clinical sites.