Program Objectives - Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship | University of Maryland Medical Center

To develop an understanding of criminal and civil law, legal systems and logic. To be able to use a law library, and be able to read court decisions, ferreting out the essential aspects of those decisions.
To develop an appreciation for the overlay of legal issues into psychiatric cases, whether civil or criminal.
To gain understanding of specific topics unique to forensic psychiatry such as malpractice, psychic damages, insanity defense, competency, informed consent, and civil commitment.
To develop expertise in forensic evaluation and interviewing, and participation in legal proceedings.
To have experience in the field of correctional psychiatry and sentencing issues.
To understand the legislative process and its relevance to the practice of psychiatry.
To develop forensic report writing skills.
To pursue a scholarly or research project related to forensic topics.
To develop expertise in lecturing, teaching and consulting.