Psych Rotation Suggestions

In Your Backpack:
•Blueprints: Psychiatry or FIRST AID for PSYCHIATRY
•NMS or Pre-Test: Psychiatry book of USMLE Step II prep Q's
•Snacks & Drinks (find out when & if your office has Drug Reps bring food)

In Your Labcoat:
•*MAXWELL Quick Medical Reference

•*Tarascon Pocket PHARMACOPOEIA 2006
•*Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs: Current Clinical Strategies (Lawrence Albers, M.D.)
•*Psychiatry: Current Clinical Strategies (Rhoda Hahn, M.D.)

•Stack of Blank Flashcards / Pocket Notepad (to jot down clinical pearls & "topics pimped")

•Stack of Pre-Printed Psychiatric History/Evaluation 5x7 cards

•Ballpoint Pen (Though you will have plenty of chances to get Drug-Rep pens)

•Penlight & Stethoscope

•1 pair of gloves


On Your Labcoat:
•Name Badge (ask if you need this - you may be asked to protect your identity)