designing a therapeutic model of personality biopsychological approach for personality difficulty: a new setting for psychiatric residents’ clinical education

Subclinical personality difficulties are the source of many interpersonal problems, and it isnecessary for psychiatry residents to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts ofpersonality and personality disorders, including subclinical disorders. clinical educationis one of the most important aspects of medical students’ training. improving the quality ofthis course is of particular importance. the services provided at the personality modulationclinic of razi educational and medical center in tabriz have been designed based onavailable scientific evidence and experiences for individuals with personality difficulties.the current research evaluates the effects of a new treatment known as the “personalitybiopsychological approach” for individuals with personality difficulty for the first timegiven the absence of such an integrated and coherent program in clinical education.there are five main phases of study design: assessing patients’ needs, assessing psychiatricresidents’ needs, formulating educational goals, the design of treatment model, andimplementation. the current study found that society’s mental health is a top priority fornational growth and development. therefore, training psychiatrists in this field plays acrucial role in ensuring both individuals’ and society’s health and well-being. this studyindicates that psychiatry residents’ acquaintance with this issue can increase their abilityin the correct diagnosis and intervention in preventing the exacerbation of psychiatricdisorders.