Program Overview

Introduction to the UCSF Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program

The UCSF Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program is a four-year training opportunity that offers a comprehensive education in the field of psychiatry. The program is designed to prepare residents for successful leadership careers, emphasizing clinical practice, research, education, and advocacy.

Program Mission

The mission of the UCSF Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program is to create leaders in the field of psychiatry, fostering the development of psychiatrists who practice critical thinking and an evidence-based approach in all aspects of their work. The program aims to maintain scientific excellence and clinical relevance in the didactic program and the clinical training experiences of residents, promoting the professional development, mentoring, and well-being of residents and faculty.

Program Description

The program offers a four-year training opportunity across three main training sites in San Francisco: Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center (SFVAMC Mental Health Services), and the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building on the UCSF Mission Bay campus. In addition to these three sites, residents also do rotations within the UCSF Medical Center on the UCSF Parnassus, Mount Zion, and Mission Bay campuses.

Who Are We Looking For?

The UCSF Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program is eager to recruit and train the next generation of leaders in psychiatry. The program's philosophy is that leadership comes in many different forms, including leaders in research, leaders in education, leaders in clinical practice, leaders in clinical administration, and leaders in advocacy and commitment to medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged populations.

Education

The program offers a range of educational opportunities, including:

• Clinical Fellowships and Training Programs
  • Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program
    • Program Highlights
    • Clinical Experiences
    • Didactic Curriculum
    • Call
    • Salary and Benefits
    • Core Faculty
    • Current Residents
    • Application Information
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
  • Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program
  • Child and Adolescent Services Multicultural Clinical Training Program
  • Clinical Psychology Training Program
  • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship Program
  • Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program
  • Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program
  • HEAL Fellowship in Global Mental Health
  • Intensive Practice-Based Training in Multicultural Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
  • Public Psychiatry
  • Rehabilitation Services Clinical Training
• Medical Student Education
• Research Fellowships and Training Programs
• Continuing Education
• Autism Training Workshops
• UCSF Oakland
• UCSF Fresno

Upcoming Events

The program hosts various events, including:

• Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds
• NIH Research Career Development Award Application Workshop
• Bridging the Gap Seminar

Conclusion

The UCSF Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program is a comprehensive and rigorous program that offers a range of educational opportunities and training experiences. The program is designed to prepare residents for successful leadership careers in the field of psychiatry, emphasizing clinical practice, research, education, and advocacy. With its diverse range of training sites and educational opportunities, the program is an excellent choice for those looking to pursue a career in psychiatry.