Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri is dedicated to the treatment of patients, education of learners, and research into behavioral health conditions. It offers a full range of services including inpatient care, emergency and hospital consultative services, and outpatient clinics. The department has a strong commitment to advancing psychiatric care through research and evidence-based practices, while also training the next generation of psychiatrists.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
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Categorical Positions
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The department's general adult residency is filled with top candidates, many of whom practice in-state after graduation. It also educates fellows in programs dedicated to child and adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry.
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Program Director
Laine Young-Walker, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster specifics are not provided in the text. Thus, it is unknown how many residents there are in any given year, or of what particular pathways they have taken, especially regarding the first year of residency (PGY-1).
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The psychiatry residency program includes a six-week core clinical clerkship for medical students, offering electives for senior students and collaborations with other departments, emphasizing neuroscience and various subspecialties.
Application
The residency application process includes specific deadlines and requirements. Check the official site for detailed instructions on how to apply, submission deadlines, and interview dates.
# of Locations
Inpatient care at the Missouri Psychiatric Center and multiple outpatient clinics.
Fellowship
The program currently is accepting applications for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program. The department of Psychiatry also educates fellows in programs dedicated to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry, indicating a pathway for post-residency career development and specialization opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Psychiatry at MU is dedicated to patient treatment, learner education, and research in behavioral health, offering a comprehensive array of services including inpatient care, 24/7 emergency services, and outpatient clinics for both adults and children.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program spans several years and includes fellowships in child/adolescent and forensic psychiatry.
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Alumni
Alumni of the program have pursued a variety of paths, including fellowships in subspecialties across the country, and some have taken academic positions or entered private practice. Many alumni work in Missouri after graduation.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The department's ongoing commitment to improving access to behavioral health services goes beyond the expansion of their psychiatry residency, with services including tele-psychiatry, partnerships with various projects, and unique assessment units.
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