To present a practical approach to curriculum design for community-based care in child psychiatry.
Method:
A design template is presented, steps for a curriculum review are derived from it, and as an example, a small academic division's program is reviewed.
Results:
The division's curriculum was developed according to the template, resulting in an enhanced focus and improved coverage of topics through a combination of experiential and didactic teaching.
Conclusion:
The suggested format is considered applicable to child psychiatric training programs of all sizes and offers an opportunity to review or initiate the teaching of community child psychiatry.
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