Welcome to the Residency Training Program

Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania Psychiatry Residency Training Program! 

 

I am thrilled that you are considering joining the Penn Psychiatry community. Having been a medical student, resident, and faculty member here, I can personally attest to the collegial, stimulating, and supportive environment. Our program is distinguished by its academic excellence, world-class faculty, and limitless research opportunities. 

 

Penn Psychiatry offers outstanding clinical instruction, but what truly sets us apart is our people—our trainees, our faculty, and our patients: 

    •         Community Focus: By joining Penn Psychiatry, you become part of a larger community dedicated to your growth as both an individual and a physician. We prioritize wellbeing, ensuring that our residents lead balanced lives. This allows everyone to be curious, engaged, and energized. You will find a welcoming environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, empathy, and dedication to patient care; while also ensuring you have time for yourself, your family, and meaningful interactions with your fellow residents.

    •         Exceptional Faculty: Our faculty are leaders in their fields and deeply committed to your education and mentorship. They provide unparalleled clinical training opportunities and access to cutting-edge research. Whether you are interested in clinical practice, research, or fellowship training in areas such as addiction, child and adolescent psychiatry, community psychiatry, forensics, geriatrics, or consultation-liaison psychiatry, our faculty will guide you every step of the way.

    •         Unique Setting: Training at Penn Psychiatry means being a part of the vibrant, diverse, and complex community of Philadelphia. You will have the opportunity to serve a unique and diverse patient population, gaining rich clinical experiences that broaden your understanding of psychiatric conditions across different demographics and circumstances. This diversity will prepare you to become a compassionate and effective psychiatrist.

 

 Our top-notch curriculum ensures you receive a comprehensive education, encompassing the neurobiological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and core psychotherapy training.

 

At Penn Psychiatry, we are committed to helping you achieve your fullest potential. You will have access to the resources you need to become an expert clinician, an innovative researcher, an outstanding educator, or a prominent leader in the field of psychiatry. Your time with us at Penn will be transformative, so come prepared as you embark on this journey of lifelong learning!

 

Best wishes for your continued success,

Scott Campbell, MD

Program Director of Residency Training

Vice Chair of Education