Office of Medical Student Education
Clerkship Sites
University North Pavilion (Colorado Psychiatric Hospital)
One of three primary training sites for psychiatric residents. Faculty is actively involved in clinical research. Students work with residents and staff. Students also work with residents on the Consultation Service at UH/VA. All seminars at UCD.
Consultation-Liaison/Inpatient Combination
This rotation consists of three weeks of Consultation-Liaison (C-L) psychiatry, and three weeks of inpatient psychiatry at University North Pavilion. Our goal is to provide a broad exposure to psychiatric patients and psychiatric problems. C-L student will be able to see, in addition to medical and surgical consults, acute psychiatric emergencies, as well as nursing home patients. There will also be a didactic curriculum, which will focus on core competencies as well. All seminars at UCD.
Denver Health Medical Center 4-West
One of three primary training sites for psychiatric residents. Work with residents and staff. Students also work with residents on the Consultation Service at DHMC. All seminars at UCD.
Denver Health Medical Center 4-East
Extremely active chemical dependence unit. Work directly with Attending, Addiction Fellow, and PGY I-Intern on the Detox Unit. Student also works with residents on the Consultation Service at DHMC. All seminars at UCD.
Denver Health Medical Center-Inpatient Adolescent Unit 5-East
This 13-bed unit offers inpatient care for children and adolescents (ages 10-17) with acute emotional/behavioral problems. The unit also provides a school classroom experience and serves a limited number of adolescents in a “day treatment” capacity. This teaching facility uses a “clinical team” model to treat over 500 patients/year with a variety of psychiatric disorders and a rich mixture of ethnic/cultural diversity. Student work with a psychiatric intern, resident (child psychiatry “fellow”), and receive supervision from the attending child psychiatrist. Student will also have a limited experience with the Denver Health Psychiatric Emergency Room, psychiatry consult service, and adult outpatient clinic. All seminars at UCD.
Veterans Administration Medical Center 7-East
One of three primary training sites for psychiatric residents. Treat veterans with a wide variety of psychiatric illnesses. Work with residents and staff. Students also work with residents on the Consultation Service at UH/VA. All seminars at UCD.
The Children's Hospital
Exciting and unique rotation at world renowned The Children's Hospital for both inpatient and day treatment experience. Outstanding faculty and child fellows will supervise students who will have a lot of clinical exposure and appropriate clinical responsibilities. This rotation will be suitable for students interested in general medical practice, pediatrics an psychiatry. All seminars at UCD.
The Mental Health Corporation of Denver
This site offers the opportunity to work in one of the finest community mental health centers in the country. Staffed by faculty members of the University of Colorado, it provides primarily an outpatient experience and exposure to the whole range of psychiatric problems and diagnoses. Student works in a variety of settings including an acute intake service, a partial care service and an outpatient clinic. Student assumes clinical responsibility commensurate with their level of training. All seminars at UCD. Student also works with residents on the Consultation Service at DHMC.
Community Reach Center, Thornton
Adams County offers acute psychiatric care, day treatment, partial hospital and general outpatient treatment for children, adolescents and adults to a diverse population at suburban, rural and inner city sites. Student will participate in the evaluation and treatment of general child/adult outpatients, adolescent day treatment, day emergency services, and substance abuse programs. Seminars are at UCD.
Boulder County Mental Health Center
Located at Boulder. This is an outstanding rotation at one of the top mental health centers in the country. Staffed by excellent psychiatrists who are on the faculty of the Medical School. Students have terrific exposure to a wide and interesting range of psychiatric patients under the direct supervision of University of Colorado clinical faculty. Students have adult inpatient and outpatient experience and also work with geriatric and child patients.
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Colorado Mental Health Institute (CMHI) at Pueblo
One of the top public hospitals in the country with a diverse and interesting patient population available for teaching, including child and geriatrics. Students work directly with Medical School faculty attendings and staff. Lodging and food allowance provided.
Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Care System - Ft. Collins
An excellent community psychiatric hospital in a semi-rural area. Inpatient and outpatient experiences. A large and diverse patient population. Student works directly with Medical School faculty attendings. Lodging and food allowance provided.
