Behavioral Science R2 Rotation Overview

The R2 Behavioral Science Rotation is a focused two-week experience in groups of 3-5 residents, where mornings are spent either in clinic, shadowing faculty or other physicians of your choice, or curricular reading. Afternoons are devoted to teaching modules from various faculty.

You will receive a letter from Jonathan Wulf, Psy.D., a couple weeks prior to your rotation dates to verify the schedule and note any changes to the typical schedule. 

Rotation Schedule

Please see Rotation Information link on previous page for weekly schedule.

Behavioral Science Rotation Goals

• Assess current level of involvement with psychosocial needs of patients.

• Develop a plan for further development.

• Increase interviewing and counseling skills.

1.      Interview management skills
2.      Motivational Interviewing / Behavior Change Counseling
3.      Cognitive-Behavioral interventions for depression and anxiety
4.      The Psychiatric Interview
5.      Chronic Pain management
6.      Parenting conversations in clinic visits
7.      Positive Psychology’s implications for patient care

You have time during this rotation to schedule two mornings to shadow any faculty member(s) of your choosing, at any of the three sites. You need not arrange this in advance, it is OK if you simply show up for their clinic.

You will be provided with materials to read as part of your rotation, including chapters from the book, Health Behavior Change: A Guide for Practitioners by Rollnick, Mason, and Butler. A partial list of other readings and resources can be found at the “Resident Self Study” link on the R2 Rotation page.