*** Sent on behalf of Dr. Clare Beasley and the Psychiatry Summer Immersion Program ***
Dear Faculty,
After two successful years, the Department of Psychiatry 4th annual Psychiatry Summer Immersion Program will take place Monday June 5 – Tuesday June 6, 2023. The 2-day program provides an opportunity for 1st Year undergraduate medical students to explore the field of psychiatry as a potential career option through engagement with psychiatrists and psychiatry residents. Each day consists of half-day interactive talks, and half-day clinical shadowing (observership) placements.
Talks
The purpose of the talks is for students to hear the about the broad range of subspecialties and career options within psychiatry. As a speaker, you will share your career path and provide insights into your subspecialty. Talks take place in the morning and are 35 minutes long with an additional 5 minutes for Q&A.
Shadowing
The purpose of shadowing is for students to meet and observe psychiatrists at work in a broad range of subspecialties and settings. Shadowing sessions take place in the afternoon and should last 2 to 3 hours.
Locations
| Site | Talks location | Shadowing |
| Vancouver | Diamond Health Care Centre | within Metro Vancouver |
| Victoria* | Royal Jubilee Hospital | in Victoria |
| Kelowna* | n/a* | n/a* |
| Prince George* | University Hospital of Northern BC | in Prince George |
*Insufficient student numbers to run the program at Kelowna this year. While it is anticipated that the program will be run in Prince George and Victoria, this is dependent on final student numbers.
Remuneration
Talks – $91.80/hour (pro-rated)
Shadowing Supervision – $91.80/session with 1 student; $112.21/session with 2 students
Sign Up
You can sign up to be a speaker and/or a shadowing supervisor here 2023 PSIP Faculty Sign Up.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Clare Beasley (clare.beasley@ubc.ca) or Amit Natt (amit.natt@ubc.ca).
Best regards,
Clare Beasley