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Year Two Curriculum

2005-2006 Version

• Fall and Spring (September-May)
• • 1. Ego Psychology and Object Relations Theory (22 weeks).
    Instructors: Ellen Rees, M.D., Robin J. Renders, Ph.D., Gail Reed, Ph.D. and James L. Sacksteder, M.D.
  • 2. Theory of Technique II (18 weeks).
    Instructors: Robin J. Renders, Ph.D., Daniel P. Schwartz, M.D., Marie Rudden, M.D., and Edward R. Shapiro, M.D.
    Description: In depth consideration of the Psychoanalytic Frame, Unconscious derivatives, Defense analysis, Interpretation, Transference and Countertransference.
  • 3. How Child Analysis Informs Adult Analysis (8 weeks).
    Instructors: Rona Knight, Ph.D., Susan Sherkow, M.D., and Jo Wright, M.D.
  • 4. Development II (12 weeks).
    Instructors: Susan Sherkow, M.D., Jo Wright, M.D., and Rona Knight, Ph.D.
    Description: Preoedipal and Oedipal issues and sexual development.
  • 5. Process (18 weeks).
    Instructors: Ellen Rees, M.D., Edward R. Shapiro, M.D., Barbara Stimmel, Ph.D., Gail Reed, Ph.D.
    Description: Faculty and candidate case presentations.
  • 6. Psychoanalytic Writing (6 weeks).
    Instructor: Richard Gottlieb, M.D.
• Summer Session (July-August, 2006). Two electives.

2007-2008 Version