The final two years introduce new emphasis in clinical experience. Increasing independence in the range and practice of clinical psychiatry is expected. In addition residents may elect to spend time in a subspecialty, in research, in a field of medicine related to psychiatry, or in a related basic science.
These years are directed towards completing a cycle of education which will:
consolidate knowledge and skills in general psychiatry for successfully passing the certification examination of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
begin to function as a junior consultant
achieve expertise in a subspecialty of psychiatry such as community psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, rehabilitation psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, alcoholism and addictions, administrative psychiatry
acquire expertise in a related field of medicine and/or in a related research or basic science field
continue the expansion of psychotherapeutic skills
demonstrate evidence of developed expertise by the presentation of material in the Department or by publication
acquire skills and attitudes to continue self evaluation and education throughout a professional career
During these years the remainder of the Royal College core requirements are completed including Rehab Psychiatry (6 months) and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (4 months). The remaining time is devoted to electives (14 months).