Psychiatry Residency

Training future leaders in psychiatry.

Our adult residency program aspires to train future leaders, educators and researchers in the field of psychiatry and prepare trainees to work within a variety of health systems to deliver evidence-based, multidisciplinary, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. We strive:

  • To provide a rigorous, comprehensive and rewarding training in psychiatry in a large urban tertiary care health system.
  • To train and develop psychiatrists committed to evidence-based and compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • To foster a supportive and inclusive training environment that supports individual career goals of residents.
  • To utilize our specialty track programs to prepare trainees for careers in academic psychiatry.

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About Our Program

Curriculum

The general psychiatry residency features research opportunities and organized teaching experiences.

Explore our Curriculum

Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotations constitute the majority of a psychiatry resident's time in training. A variety of electives are available based on residents' clinical interests.

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How to Apply

Applicants must have completed at least four weeks of clinical psychiatry training in medical school.

See Admission Requirements

Salary & Benefits

Residents receive premier benefits through McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

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Specialty Tracks

Residents have the option of specializing in a Research or Clinical Educator Track.

Learn About Specialty Tracks

The Resident Experience

Our residents benefit from being connected to both a nationally top-ranked hospital system and medical school. In addition to providing high-caliber medical training, our program prioritizes inclusivity and wellness for our trainees.

Chief Residents' Message Current Residents

Diversity & Inclusion

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences strives to recruit and maintain a provider population that mirrors our diverse patient population. We are working to foster an environment of belonging and inclusion for all.

Diversity & Inclusion for Housestaff

Contact Us

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Cara Angelotta, MD

Program Director

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Amy Corcoran, MD

Associate Program Director

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Kaitlyn Kunstman, MD

Assistant Program Director

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Mia Reed

Program Manager

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Sachin Patel, MD, PhD

Department Chair

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