Longitudinal Ambulatory Clinical Experience – Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health Pathway (lace-mhp): a novel Clinical Experience Ali Asghar-Ali, md and Christopher Martin, md michael E
Longitudinal Ambulatory Clinical Experience – Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health Pathway (LACE-MHP): A Novel Clinical Experience Ali Asghar-Ali, MD and Christopher Martin, MD Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Menninger Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine
“In participating in this LACE experience, I was reminded of what I have felt for a long time – that children are very powerful people. That …is the very reason why I went into teaching middle school and why I have been interested in child psych as a medical specialty.”
Broadens students' appreciation for community based interventions
The LACE-MHP supplements traditional psychiatry rotations with a longitudinal ambulatory psychiatry rotation and innovative community and classroom experiences
BACKGROUND:
Medical schools have extensive didactic instruction and clinical rotations that emphasize biological and hospital-based
psychiatric treatments.
Experiences in outpatient psychiatry, influences of psychiatry,
The LACE-MHP is a third year medical student course that promotes physician competency in managing the psychiatric, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients.
The LACE-MHP underscores the interface of psychiatry with culture and the role of psychosocial interventions.
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“My patient, who I’ll call Mr. L, came in very angry about his life and his pain… I took the time to discuss many life issues with him… I realize that his journey through addressing his mental health issues will be a long one. I feel honored to have helped him embark along that path. Just taking the time to sit and listen to him – non-judgmentally – certainly meant a lot to both of us. Yes, I will remember to always listen to my patients.”
Community site - Midtown Terrace, Houston, TX
Community site - Brookwood Community, Brookshire, TX