Program Overview

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Department of Psychiatry IU School of Medicine

The Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine offers various programs and tracks for residents and students.

Education Programs

• Medical Student Training
• Psychology Internship
• Postdoctoral Training
• Residency
• Fellowship

Research

The department is involved in several research areas, including:

• Substance Use Disorders
• Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Cognitive Aging
• Mood Disorders
• Child and Adolescent
• Schizophrenia

Clinical Care

Clinical care services are provided through various clinics, including:

• Riley Child Outpatient Clinic
• Adult Outpatient Clinic
• Integrated Care
• Hospital and Acute Service
• Suburban Indianapolis Outpatient Clinics

Faculty

The department has a diverse faculty, including:

• Emeritus Faculty
• Regional Campus Faculty

Resident Life

Residents in the program have a variety of experiences, including:

• A Day in the Life of a PGY 2: Residents spend their days on adult psychiatry, with chart reviewing, seeing patients, and treatment team meetings.
• Evening call shifts in the psychiatry emergency department at Eskenazi.
• Weekly Triple Board lunch meetings with guest speakers, board reviews, and journal clubs.
• Protected didactic time every Friday afternoon.

Triple Board Program

The Triple Board program is a combined residency program in pediatrics, psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry.

• Directors' Message
• Current Residents
• Curriculum
• Program Philosophy
• Resident Life
• Alumni
• FAQ

Locations

The department has programs and clinics at several locations, including:

• Indianapolis
• Merrillville
• Vincennes

Curriculum

The curriculum for each program varies, but includes a combination of clinical and didactic experiences.

Admissions

Admission criteria and processes vary by program, but generally include application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Clinical Experience

Clinical experiences are provided through a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the programs are answered on the department's website.

Alumni

The department has a strong alumni network, with graduates going on to practice in a variety of settings.

Program Philosophy

The program philosophy emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality patient care, while also fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.