Preparing for Medical School
Introduction
Psychiatry is extremely important for those struggling with mental illness, and by researching about psychiatry, my interest in becoming a psychiatrist has increased. The internet has a wide variety of resources which I was able to use to my advantage; however, trips to the library, and local bookstores such as Bookmans resulted in further knowledge. Becoming a psychiatrist is an extreme challenge, but fortunately, there are many resources to aid a student interested or preparing for their doctorate. This subject guide will aid in educating a student interested in becoming a psychiatrist, and as well how to prepare for applying to get into medical school.
Published Journals
Patel, A. N., Lee,
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(2016, October). Uncertainty principles in medicine and mental healthcare. The British Journal of Psychiatry.
This academic journal laid out the risks of psychiatry, and the prevention of suicide, post-traumatic stress, and explains the uncertainty of the future.
Keywords Used:
Psychiatry; mental health; Alzheimer’ Disease; medicine
Print Sources
Kay, J., & Tasman, A. (2006). Essentials of psychiatry. West Sussex, England: Wiley.
In this novel, the authors lay out the different disorders, approaches to a patient, and much more in regards to the diagnosis and treatment for a psychiatrist.
Kupfer, D. J. (2008). Oxford American handbook of psychiatry. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Written as an overview of the psychiatry specialty, it is precise and is heavily written based on advise for procedures, in-patient care, and examinations.
Ndetei, D. M., Szabo, C. P., Okasha, T., Mburu, J., & Gakinya, B. (2006). The African textbook of clinical psychiatry and mental health. Nairobi: AMREF.
The African textbook of Clinical Psychiatry and Mental Health is laid out into eight sections. This sections range from explaining what psychiatry is, to the different
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How to Become a Psychiatrist: Training, Licensing and Certification Requirements. (n.d). Retrieved November 28, 2016, from http://www.gapmedics.com/blog/2013/12/30/how-to-become-a-psychiatrist-training-licensing-and-certification-requirements/
This website includes information as to the training, licensing and the certifications required to become a psychiatrist.
How to Become a Psychiatrist | Psychiatry Careers. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2016, from http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/psychiatrist/
This website gives step by step instructions as to how to become a psychiatrist. The website begins with a bachelor’s degree, and ends with the Psychiatric license.
About the World Psychiatric Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2016, from http://www.wpanet.org/
The World Psychiatric Association is an association with the main goal to increase the education to work in the fields of mental health.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as a Career. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2016, from
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The disorder which is being treated is actually strengthened to the point of a serious mental illness. Similarly, in today’s society, medical and psychological advice may have the same effect. Medical technology and practice have progressed considerably since the time of the “Yellow Wallpaper.” This is not to say that today’s physicians are infallible. Perhaps some of today’s treatments are the “Yellow Wallpaper” of the future.
Evans, Juli. Schizophrenia: Living with Madness Here and in Zanzibar 1992. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 8.1(1992): 53-71. Print.
Kaplan, H. I., Sadock, B. J., & Grebb, J. A. (1994). Synopsis of psychiatry: behavioral sciences,
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Theron, M.J. (2008). Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology [PDF] available at The University of South Africa website; umkn-dsp01.unisa.ac.za/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10500/2554/dissertation.pdf?sequence=1 (p.32)
First, M., & Tasman, A. (2006). Clinical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of mental
Kaut, K. P., & Dickinson, J.A. (2007). The mental health practitioner and psychopharmacology. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 29(3), 204–225.
“To study the abnormal is the best way to study the normal” (William James). Psychiatrists never give up on any of their patients and always help anyone who asks for it. Psychiatrists have a never ending work schedule. Sometimes their patients call them even without an appointment because they are really struggling and they have to go talk to them. Psychiatrists also have to get at least eight years of school and an additional three or more years of an internship (“Career Information Center” 142- 43) . Psychiatrist must also have good communication skills. If they do not then their patient will feel like they do not care about them and they are not listening and the psychiatrists will be putting even more pain and pressure on them (Social Skills Training) . Even though psychiatrists must go through many years of school and training, all of their hard work is pays off knowing that they help people every day.
Prince, M.; Patel. V.; Saxena, S.; Maj, M.; Maselko, J.; Phillips, M.R.; and Rehman, Atif. (2007). No Health without Mental Health. Global Mental Health Series 1, 370: 859–77
Kahn, Ada P., and Jan Fawcett. The Encyclopedia of Mental Health. 2nd ed. New York: Facts On File, 2001.
"NAMI - The National Alliance on Mental Illness." NAMI. National Alliance on Mental Illness, n.d. Web. 01 May 2014.
There are hundreds of different careers in the medical field ranging from neurosurgeons to nurse practitioners. Psychiatry deals specifically with the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional ailments. The main purpose of a psychiatrist is to help people coop with issues and stress in their environment that make it difficult to lead a normal and healthy lifestyle. These issues may arise from abuse, addiction, mental disability, disease, or physical injury. It is the psychiatrist’s job to ensure the patient can maintain a healthy attitude and continue to provide for themselves. A Psychiatrist may choose to specialize in many sub classes of mental health including children and adolescents, geriatric psychiatry, addiction, and pain management. While requiring an intense and difficult education, the occupation in psychiatry is one that offers meaningful, fulfilling work and a high-end salary.
Barlow, D., Durand, V., & Stewart, S. (2009). Abnormal psychology an integrative apporach. (2nd ed.). United States of America: Wadsworth
Many associate psychology with sitting in a chair in a small office as someone taking notes, asking how you feel about a certain event or feeling, or analyzing your deepest secrets and memories. However, it branches off into many other fields. A clinical psychologist’s main job is “to reduce the distress and improve the psychological wellbeing of clients” (Bond). This can include anything from depression, eating disorders, and addiction, to mental illness, family and personal relationships, and learning disabilities (Bond). A clinical psychologist usually will choose to have an emphasis in a certain field such as children and learning disabilities and work in schools or social work facilities, or mental illness and work in a hospital (Bond).