University of Toronto
Sponsors:
- University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
- OHIP/Agency funds
Supervision:
- Site Coordinator: Dr. Allan Furlong
- Flexible supervision including mock orals if desired, depending on resident need and preference
- Supervisor will demonstrate the first interview
- Very highly rated by residents who have previously chosen this elective
Level of Trainee: PGY4 – PGY5
Electives Coordinator:
Dr. Allan Furlong
Phone: [416] 363-3751, ext. 205
Visits: 1-day trip every 4 weeks
Nature of Experience:
- Consultee-centered consultation, a residential adolescent addiction centre on an old farm in an idyllic setting
- Most adolescents are there for 6-12 months as a condition of probation, or sponsored by CAS
- Usually a specific question from the staff to be addressed at a round table meeting after the consultation
- Role is to provide psycho-education, reforming behaviour to allow for therapeutic change: suggest medical management or facilitate discussion of problem cases; i.e. practical help
- Subspecialty is Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Patient Population:
- Adolescents generally with conduct disorder who need assessment for Axis 1 pathology, self-harm behaviour
- Case profiles can seem daunting but focused questions, a team approach and low case load prevents it from being too difficult
Distance from Toronto: 130 km
Transportation: By car with coordinator – every 4th Monday [8:30-17:00]; lunch provided
Population: 3000
Major sources of Employment:
- Tourism
Recreation:
- Elora Gorge
- Music Festival
- Shopping
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Last Modified: 10/16/03
Contact: psychnet@uwo.ca