Overview

The mission of the Department of Psychiatry Office of Education is to provide excellence in psychiatric education throughout the entire spectrum of medical training, including medical school, residency, and clinical and research fellowship training. In addition to training future leaders in psychiatry, the department faculty are committed to educating the public and other health professionals about psychiatric disorders and treatment.

The Department sponsors a complete array of educational programs, including University undergraduate education, undergraduate medical education, residency and clinical fellowship training, graduate (Ph.D.) training, post-doctoral research fellowship training, and continuing medical education and public outreach.

Scott Alan Campbell, M.D.
Vice Chair of Education, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Learn more about the department’s programs in each area:

For Medial Students	Pre-Clinical Courses	Introductory coursework in the foundations of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
	Psychiatry Clerkship	Clinical experience working with psychiatric patients during the clerkship phase.
	Electives	Opportunities for focused elective rotations in psychiatry specialties.
	Clinical Neurosciences Track	Exposure to neuroscience topics integrated with psychiatric education.
For Psychiatry Residents	Residency Training	Comprehensive residency program in psychiatry with subspecialty rotations.
For Postdoctoral Fellows	Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship	Postdoctoral training focused on the treatment of substance use disorders.
	Community Psychiatry Fellowship	Community-focused fellowship emphasizing population mental health and outreach.
	Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship	Advanced consultation training bridging psychiatry with other medical specialties.
	Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship	Specialized training in psychiatric evaluation for legal and forensic contexts.
	Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship	Training focused on the assessment and care of older adult populations.
	Neuropsychiatry Fellowship	Research-oriented fellowship studying neurological and psychiatric interfaces.
	Research & Specialty Programs	Specialty research and advanced clinical programs across key focus areas.
For Psychology Trainees	Clinical Psychology Internship	APA-accredited internship for clinical psychology doctoral students.
	Cognitive Therapy Training Program	Postgraduate certification program emphasizing cognitive therapy techniques.
	Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic Trainee Program	Hands-on clinical training for psychology trainees in outpatient settings.
	Clinical Psychiatry Trainee Program	Advanced postdoctoral research or clinical fellowship for psychology graduates.
	Practicum/Externship Placements	Field placements offering supervised practical experience in diverse settings.
Continuing Education	Workshops for Practicing Clinicians	Professional workshops for licensed clinicians seeking advanced training.
	Grand Rounds & Seminars	Weekly academic sessions featuring leading psychiatric research and innovations.
	Certification and CME Opportunities	Continuing education for clinicians pursuing licensure renewal or new credentials.

 

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