This elective offers the student the opportunity to study in depth the behavioral manifestations of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. The elective will include both inpatient and outpatient experiences so that students have an opportunity to observe how psychiatrists diagnose and treat acute and chronic disorders in children. Outpatient clinic experiences will include diagnostic evaluations, medication follow-ups, and full team evaluations. Students will also have the opportunity to observe neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. Students also participate in a program of clinical readings, didactic seminars, and clinical conferences. This elective is well-suited for the student who is planning a career in pediatrics. May be repeated.