Psychiatry

Medical and Healthcare Area

Specialist training in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of mental disorders, with advanced expertise in clinical psychiatry, neurosciences and community mental health.

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Director Prof. Giuseppe Blasi
Department DiBraiN - Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience
Duration 4 years · 240 ECTS
Area / Class Medical Area · Class of Neurosciences and Clinical Behavioural Sciences
Admission National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates
Degree awarded Specialization Diploma in Psychiatry

School website

The School website provides information on the educational, scientific, clinical and professional activities of the Specialization School.

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Training profile

The Specialization School in Psychiatry trains medical specialists with advanced expertise in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of mental disorders throughout the lifespan.

The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities in clinical psychiatry, psychopathology, neurosciences, psychopharmacology and community mental health.

Skills developed

  • Diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in adults.
  • Management of psychiatric emergencies and severe mental disorders.
  • Psychopharmacology and integrated therapeutic interventions.
  • Psychiatric rehabilitation and community mental health.
  • Clinical, professional and research activities in psychiatry.

Access and admission

Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

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Reference regulations

Administrative management

Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .

For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.

Contacts

Director Prof. Giuseppe Blasi
Department DiBraiN - Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience
School website Visit the School website
Administrative management U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione