Rotation Schedule

Here is our current distribution of rotations. We continually evaluate and modify our experience when possible in order to enhance our educational experience. Residents are intimately involved in the development and distribution of our rotations, and have the opportunity to work closely with the administration on how best to structure our resident time. One of the recent changes that we have made is moving some subspecialties such as geriatric psychiatry and chemical dependency to the second year (from third year) so that residents can have earlier exposure to areas where they may consider a fellowship. These changes are in process and not yet reflected in the list below.

Rotations sites

• Loma Linda VA Hospital (LLVAH)
• Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center (BMC)
• Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC)
• Behavioral Health Institute (BHI)
• SAC Norton local community access clinic (SAC)
• Patton State Hospital (PSH)

PGY-1

• 5 months Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, LLVAH
• 1 month Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, BMC
• 2 months Inpatient Neurology, LLVAH
• 1 month Inpatient Medicine, LLVAH
• 1 month Outpatient Medicine, LLVAH
• 1 month Emergency Medicine, LLUMC
• 1 month Outpatient Medicine, SAC

PGY-2

• 3 months Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, LLVAH or BMC
• 1 month Emergency Psychiatry (Night Float)
• 1 month Adolescent Psychiatry, BMC
• 3-4 months Consultation and Liaison, LLUMC
• 3-4 months Psychiatric Intake Assessment Clinic, LLVAH

PGY-3

• 1-2 months Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, BMC
• 1-2 months Inpatient Child Psychiatry, BMC
• 2-3 months Geriatric Psychiatry, BMC or LLVAH
• 2-3 months Addiction Psychiatry, BMC or LLVAH
• 2-3 months Forensic Psychiatry, PSH
• 1-2 months Partial Hospitalization Program, BMC
• Third year residents participate in the following half-day clinics year-round:
  • Child/Adolescent Clinic, BHI
  • Psychotherapy Clinic, BHI
  • General Psychiatry Resident Clinic (low income/non-insured), BHI

PGY-4

• 1 month Junior Attending experience on a resident service of the senior's choice
• 1 month of Electroconvulsive Therapy training/experience
• 1 month Forensic Psychiatry, PSH OR Partial Hospitalization Program, BMC
• 9 months Elective rotation time
• Fourth year residents participate in the following half day clinics year-round:
  • General Psychiatry Resident Clinic, LLVAH
  • General Psychiatry Resident Clinic (low income/non-insured), BHI
  • Psychotherapy Clinic, BHI
  • Community Psychiatry (low income/non-insured), SAC
• Senior residents may also apply to take part in an optional Advanced Certificate Program in either Advanced Psychotherapy or Religion and Psychiatry, which requires 2-3 months of dedicated elective time