MEL 8613: Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 15-16

This elective is designed to offer advanced experiences in the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of alcoholic and substance abuse patients, and the assessment and diagnosis management of other co-existing psychiatric disorders. The student will participate in a therapeutic community treatment program for chemical dependency, have direct clinical responsibilities for patient care and interact with available community resources for chemically dependent patients. The student will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing addiction research activities.

 Objectives

1. Enhance diagnostic skills in chemical dependency and associated medical and psychiatric disorders
2. Learn individual, group, and community treatment techniques for the chemically dependent patient
3. Learn how to facilitate rehabilitation of chemically dependent patients
4. Learn about community resources for chemically dependent patients

 Evaluation

The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives. In addition, the student will be required to prepare a written summary of the elective experience including a description of clinical and academic activities, a self-evaluation of what the student learned in the elective, and a critique of his/her elective experience.