Program Overview
Introduction to the Psychiatry Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at NYU Langone Health, led by Deepti Anbarasan, MD, and Liliya Gershengoren, MD, provides exceptional clinical, academic, research, and scholarship opportunities. The program is designed to offer comprehensive training in psychiatry, with a focus on clinical care, academic experiences, and research opportunities.
Program Overview
The program is based at NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital, NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, and the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. Residents interact with clinical populations at these sites, supervised by faculty who are world-class basic scientists, clinical researchers, and clinician-educators.
Clinical Rotation Sites
Residents rotate through various clinical sites, including:
- The 125th Street Clinic of the Manhattan Psychiatric Center
- The Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
- The South Beach Psychiatric Center
- The Manhattan clinic of the Counseling and Wellness Services at NYU
Scholarship Tracks
The program offers two scholarship tracks for residents interested in pursuing a career in academic psychiatry or gaining specialized clinical expertise. These tracks provide high-level mentorship and individualized training, with the goal of preparing residents for postdoctoral funding through National Institutes of Health (NIH) Career Development Awards or VA Career Development Awards.
Research Opportunities
The program provides unparalleled research opportunities, with a focus on basic and translational research. Residents can explore research areas, including:
- Clinical research
- Basic science research
- Translational research
Residency Leadership
The program is led by:
- Lenard A. Adler, MD, Vice Chair of Education
- Deepti Anbarasan, MD, Program Director
- Liliya Gershengoren, MD, Associate Program Director
- Yingcheng Xu, MD, Assistant Program Director
- Ajay Nair, MD, Assistant Program Director
Residency Inclusion Statement
The program is committed to fostering a community of faculty and residents with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. The program aims to promote health equity and provide an environment that is supportive and welcoming for all residents, faculty, and staff.
Program Details
The program is designed to provide comprehensive training in psychiatry, with a focus on clinical care, academic experiences, and research opportunities. The program includes:
- Clinical rotations at various sites
- Research opportunities in basic and translational research
- Scholarship tracks for residents interested in academic psychiatry or specialized clinical expertise
- High-level mentorship and individualized training
- Preparation for postdoctoral funding through NIH Career Development Awards or VA Career Development Awards
Conclusion
The Psychiatry Residency Program at NYU Langone Health provides exceptional clinical, academic, research, and scholarship opportunities for residents. The program is designed to offer comprehensive training in psychiatry, with a focus on clinical care, academic experiences, and research opportunities. With its diverse faculty and commitment to promoting health equity, the program is an ideal choice for residents seeking a career in psychiatry.