The foundation of our training curriculum is a year-long, weekly health psychology seminar and case conference led by Dr. Jeremy Bornstein, Director of Psychology Training and Dr. Marie Atallah, Associate Training Director.. The seminar reviews various foundational topics in health psychology, incorporating the scientific literature, practice guidelines, and clinical issues relevant to our major and minor rotations. Additional seminars and case conferences are provided in support our Tracks, including a weekly Women’s Mental Health Seminar led by Dr. Catherine Mallouh and a weekly Psycho-Oncology Seminar and Case Conference facilitated by Dr. Atallah.
The training goals for the health psychology seminars are as follows: (1) to become familiar with the primary concepts, theories, research, and applications in the field, (2) to recognize the importance of scientific research, including our current understanding of psychological intervention with medical patients, and (3) to receive focused training in the delivery of effective clinical approaches with medical patients via didactics, case presentations, and experiential learning opportunities.
Seminar topics are often related to the clinical material presented in case conferences to fully integrate health psychology theory and research to clinical practice. Fellows are able to request trainings in particular areas of interest and guest speakers are invited to present on special topics throughout the year. Seminars topics, include:
- Psychology and interdisciplinary care
- Consultation-liaison psychology
- Models of brief psychotherapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Stress, coping and adaptation
- Behavioral change theories
- Health beliefs, perceptions and attitudes
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Socio-cultural issues and health behavior
A wide range of classes are offered through our system-wide Mental Health and Addiction Care and our psychiatry residency program. Fellows may choose to attend these additional training opportunities and funding is provided to cover the cost of external training opportunities.