Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Washington Psychiatry Residency Training Program provides comprehensive training in psychiatric care, with an emphasis on psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and the treatment of diverse patient populations, including underserved communities. The program aims to equip residents with the skills needed to excel as psychiatrists through a robust curriculum that includes clinical, didactic, and research experiences. With a focus on reducing stigma and advancing mental health care, UW Psychiatry seeks to inspire its graduates to make impactful contributions to the field. Fellowship opportunities in specialized areas further enhance the training and career prospects for residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not specify its friendliness towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, it mentions the goal of helping all graduates become the best psychiatrist they can be, indicating potential inclusivity. Further details would be needed to provide a more definitive answer regarding IMG acceptance or support, such as mention of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship.
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Program Website
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University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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Current Residents
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The current resident roster specifics are not explicitly detailed in the provided content. Therefore, specific numbers regarding PGY-1 residents or their categories (MD or DO) and status as IMGs cannot be confirmed from this information.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program offers a rich array of clinical, didactic, and research experiences with strengths in areas like addictions, child and adolescent psychiatry, and health services research. Residents get multiple opportunities to work with clinically diverse populations.
Application
# of Locations
Multiple clinic and hospital sites within the UW system and partnerships.
Fellowship
The UW Psychiatry Residency Training Program offers multiple fellowship opportunities, particularly in addictions, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, geriatric psychiatry, neuroscience and genetics, health services research, and integrated care. These fellowships provide residents with diverse clinical experiences, enhancing their training and making them competitive for post-residency positions.
Resident Life
Overview
The UW Psychiatry Residency Training Program aims to help every graduate become the best possible psychiatrist. It offers multiple opportunities to work with clinically diverse populations, with particular strengths and fellowship opportunities in addictions, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, geriatric psychiatry, neuroscience, and genetics, health services research, and integrated care.
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# of Years of Program
Typically a 4-year program (PGY-1 through PGY-4, with a focus on both outpatient and inpatient experiences).
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a rich array of clinical, didactic, and research experiences.
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