Clinician Educator Enrichment Series (CES)

The UCSD Psychiatry Residency Program offers a Clinician Educator Enrichment Series (CES) certificate program for residents who are interested in clinical academic psychiatry.  This enrichment series offers additional training aimed at cultivating the essential skills required to become a proficient clinical educator. This supplementary experience consists of 5 core features:

• Formal education and training in clinical education
• Practical experience in teaching medical students and junior trainees
• Mentorship opportunities
• Engagement in a scholarly project
• Leadership and administrative experience

Participants in the CES program receive instruction on the core principles of clinical education, which includes curriculum development, teaching methodologies across various settings, and techniques for providing feedback and evaluation. Under the mentorship of faculty, CES residents will refine their teaching abilities through involvement in initiatives such as the medical student standardized patient course and core psychiatry didactics for MS3 students. A diverse array of potential mentors is available to offer tailored supervision, career development guidance, and support in the execution of scholarly projects. Additionally, CES residents are afforded unique opportunities to take on leadership roles in the UCSD Medical Student Free Clinic and participation on the Curriculum Committee.

For additional information contact Dr. Ashley Clark, Associate Program Director -  alc246@health.ucsd.edu