Skip to main content

Why Northwestern?

Learn more below about the benefits of training with the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Explore our Education section to learn about the opportunities we offer or visit the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University site for housestaff-specific information.

Watch the McGaw Experience Video

Top Hospital Affiliations

Our medical school and affiliated hospitals uniformly rank highly in national surveys, based on quality of students and faculty/staff, as well as research and patient care.

Prime Location

We are located in downtown Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our home has the bustle and action of any world-class city, but also the intimacy and community of our many neighborhoods. Explore life in the Windy City.

Dedication to Health Equity

Our vision is to make Northwestern, our communities, all communities, our lives and the world a better place — with everyone having the chance and responsibility for reaching their own pinnacle of health. 

Visit the Office of Health Equity Website

Esteemed Faculty

Faculty mentorship and building a comprehensive support system is a tenet of all our programs. All of our programs feature one-on-one guidance from renowned experts in our field. See our Faculty section to get to know our educators.

A Focus on Research

Trainees are exposed to Northwestern’s rich research community throughout their training, and we even offer a physician-scientist training track within our residency program. Explore our Research section to learn more about our most recent scientific efforts.

Emphasis on Wellness

Helping our trainees balance work and life is a top priority, and we offer resources to help them succeed. Visit the Feinberg Wellness site to see the multitude of resources offered to manage stress, maintain a healthy lifestyle and find the right life balance. 

Follow Psychiatry on