FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
An Invitation to Shape the Future of Mental Health
It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, where your journey as a specialist in mental health truly begins. Whether you are entering a residency or a fellowship, you are about to embark on one of the most dynamic, transformative, and fulfilling paths in medicine. Psychiatry is a field that is not only deeply scientific but also profoundly human, offering opportunities to make a tangible impact on both individual lives and society as a whole.
A message from the Division Director
Why Psychiatry? A Field That Transforms Lives
What makes psychiatry so appealing is its focus on the entirety of the human experience—mind, brain, body, and behavior. Psychiatry allows us to delve into the complexities of mental health, from molecular neuroscience to societal well-being. It addresses the most personal and sensitive areas of medicine, providing an opportunity to help patients not just survive, but thrive.
In today’s world, mental health care is more crucial than ever. Psychiatry is at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and the rising mental health needs of our youth. Your work in this field will not only provide relief to individuals but will also contribute to the advancement of a more compassionate and mentally healthy society. It will help take better care of other physical ailments, if any. But more importantly it will help them function again in society and reconnect with loved ones.
A Training Ground for Excellence: Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow
At our Division, you will be immersed in a rich learning environment that blends cutting-edge science with compassionate care. Our residency and fellowship programs are designed to provide you with comprehensive training that spans every facet of psychiatry, from psychopharmacology to psychotherapy to neuromodulation and interventional psychiatry, and from acute inpatient care to community-based interventions.
You will have the unique opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in psychiatry, learning from leaders in neuropsychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry and more. Our Division fosters an atmosphere of curiosity and interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing you to push the boundaries of mental health treatment while gaining practical experience with a diverse patient population.
Research and Innovation: A Commitment to Advancing the Field
Beyond clinical practice, our Division has several ongoing and innovative research programs. As a resident or fellow, you will be encouraged to engage with ongoing research initiatives, explore new therapies, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge that is revolutionizing psychiatry. From the latest advancements in brain imaging to groundbreaking work in personalized medicine and novel therapeutics, you will be part of an academic environment that is constantly evolving.
Whether you choose to focus on clinical practice, academic psychiatry, or research, your time with us will prepare you to be a leader in mental health care—equipped to tackle the most challenging cases and contribute to the future of psychiatry.
A Call to Compassionate Leadership
As much as psychiatry is a science, it is also an art. You will be called upon to blend technical expertise with empathy and understanding. Our Division emphasizes a patient-centered approach, where each treatment plan is tailored not just to the condition, but to the individual. Throughout your training, you will learn how to listen deeply, think critically, and intervene effectively. The relationships you build with patients will be profound, often life-changing, and always rooted in a deep respect for the complexities of human experience.
Your Journey Starts Here
To our incoming residents and fellows, welcome to a journey that will not only define your career but will also transform your perspective on medicine and life. Psychiatry is a field like no other, where the rewards are as profound as the challenges. You will influence the way we understand and treat the mind in the 21st century.
We are committed to supporting you at every step of your training, helping you develop the skills, knowledge, and compassion necessary to excel as a clinician, researcher, and leader in psychiatry.
Together, we will continue to break new ground, abolish stigma, and create a future where mental health care is accessible, innovative, and deeply human.
Welcome to the future of psychiatry and neuroscience.