Psychiatry Education

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Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Training future healthcare leaders through comprehensive, accredited training and mentorship.

At the U-M Medical School Department of Psychiatry, our commitment to recruiting and training the best and brightest healthcare professionals is foundational to our mission and national leadership.

U-M Medical School consistently ranks in the top ten nationally, reflecting our dedication to high standards in teaching, research, and patient care. Educational excellence not only shapes the next generation of healthcare leaders, but also drives ongoing innovation across the field. We offer a full range of accredited educational programs to support learners at every stage. Our ongoing commitment to education ensures U-M Medical School continues to set the standard for medical excellence, preparing graduates to become leaders in healthcare, research, and academic medicine.

Continuing Medical Education

The Department of Psychiatry offers several opportunities to earn CME credits throughout the year, including our Grand Rounds Lecture Series.

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Education & Training Programs

Medical Student Programs

Delivering comprehensive medical education integrated with hands-on clinical experience.

General Psychiatry Residency

Accredited program providing comprehensive training for physicians across multiple specialties.

Fellowships

Fellowships offering advanced postgraduate training in diverse clinical and research fields.

Psychology Postdoctoral Training

Research-focused programs and clinical fellowships equip future scientists, educators and clinicians for successful careers.

Psychotherapy Mentorships

Faculty mentorship and structured guidance help ensure both personal and academic growth.

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Our Community

Feel at home in Michigan. Explore what it’s like to live, learn and grow in Ann Arbor among a diverse and supportive network of leaders in psychiatry and mental health.

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Webinars & Podcasts

Tune in for practical tips from our mental health experts and lived experience individuals.

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Featured News & Stories

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Department News

Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them. - Dr. Lauren Gerlach is quoted in this NPR article

Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them - Dr. Lauren Gerlach is quoted in this NPR article
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Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative at the forefront of vital mental health care

Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative at the forefront of vital mental health care
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Department News

Families Weigh Risks and Rewards of Life Online - Dr. Jane Harness interviewed by WJR

Dr. Jane Harness interviewed by WJR
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Stephan Taylor, M.D., quoted in Ars Technica story, "Man told ChatGPT he was feeling delusional. ChatGPT insisted he was Jesus"

Stephan Taylor, M.D., was interviewed by Ars Technica about the case of a bipolar man’s ChatGPT use which led to AI psychosis and a suicide attempt
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Philanthropy News

Foundation gift inspires additional gifts to strengthen youth mental health care

A $100,000 gift from the Annapurna Foundation is sparking a new U-M Health effort to ensure more Michigan youth receive mental health treatments proven to help them recover.
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Department News

Monica Starkman, M.D., contributes two new articles to Psychology Today's On Call

Dr. Monica Starkman publishes two new articles about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis in the Psychology Today's On Call