Psychiatry
Applications of the Internet to Psychiatry
PSCR 46100 | 50 Units
- Elective Type: Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Robert Hsiung
- Contact: Brandy Tyrpin | (773) 834-0373 | btyrpin@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Overview
This elective introduces students to applications of the internet to psychiatry. Students learn about Medline, mailing lists, newsgroups, and the World-Wide Web. They choose topics of interest and research them both on the internet and in the library. Then, making the transition from consumer to a provider of internet information, they turn their findings into web pages that will serve as resources for others. Ethical and legal issues are also addressed.
Objectives
To learn about Medline, mailing lists, newsgroups, and the World-Wide Web. To learn how to create a web page. To apply both of the above to a particular topic of interest. To learn about ethical and legal issues relevant to applications of the internet to medicine.
Evaluation
Attendance, participation, performance, and web page project.
Offered:
March, April, May, June
Schedule Notes
Arranged with instructor. Course only offered in the Spring.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 8
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor