Psychiatry Residency Program FAQ

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    Psychiatry residency training is typically 4 years (PGY-1 through PGY-4) unless FastTrack into Child Fellowship.

    Yes, the program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, ensuring compliance with national training standards.

    Our mission is to train compassionate, competent psychiatrists who excel in clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.

    Residents rotate through:

    • Inpatient psychiatry
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Emergency psychiatry
    • Consultation-liaison services
    • Community mental health settings
    • And more.

    Yes, including:

    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Addiction Psychiatry
    • Geriatric Psychiatry
    • Forensic Psychiatry

    Residents participate in:

    • Weekly protected didactic sessions
    • Case conferences
    • Grand rounds
    • Journal clubs

    Yes, residents regularly teach medical students and fellow residents. They may also participate in academic presentations.

    Yes, residents are expected to complete scholarly activity, which include:

    • Research projects
    • Quality improvement initiatives
    • Case reports and presentations 

    Faculty mentors are available to guide residents in developing and completing projects and presentations.

    Moonlighting policies vary but are typically allowed for senior residents in good standing, in accordance with institutional and ACGME guidelines.

    Applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service.

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