Neuropsychiatry

Unit Code

00834

Department/Institution Offering Unit

Neuropsychiatry Unit
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Parkville
Victoria 3052 Australia

Unit Points

Research Points: 87.5

Coursework Points:12.5

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Contacts

Unit Coordinator/s:

Dr Dennis Velakoulis
Neuropsychiatry Unit
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Grattan Street
Parkville
Victori 3052 Australia

tel: +61 3 9342 8750
fax: +61 3 9342 8483
email: Dennis.Velakoulis@mh.org.au

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Overall Objectives

The Neuropsychiatry Unit is a statewide clinical service which provides neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment for patients with psychiatric illness and comorbid neurological or medical conditions. The aims of the unit will be:

• To provide an introduction to clinical neuropsychiatry and an understanding of the process of assessment and treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions.
• To develop an understanding of the research and methodological issues in this clinical population.

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Content

Coursework: Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Research: The major component of this course will be a clinical research project performed under the supervision of members of the Unit in the area of clinical neuropsychiatry.
Participation in departmental meetings / seminars will be encouraged.

Sample Research Topics:

1. The role of neuroimaging in clinical neuropsychiatry
2. Predictive testing in Huntington's disease; clinical and ethical issues.
3. Development of a neuropsychiatric rating scale for clinical use

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Assessment Breakdown

Research Component: 87.5 points
Research Report (up to 9,000 words): 75%
Oral Presentation: 10%
Supervisor's Evaluation: 15%

Coursework Component: 12.5 points
Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics, assessed as per subject description.

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Student Numbers

Number of places available:
2