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Psychiatry Alumni

Our residency, fellowship, psychology postdoctoral and social work training program alumni remain a vital part of the U-M Medical School Department of Psychiatry community. Graduates are connected to a distinguished network of professionals who exemplify the university’s tradition of excellence in mental health care, research and training.

We warmly invite you to reconnect - whether it’s for a conference, reunion, Michigan football game or another campus event. Join us for department tours, hear about groundbreaking advancements, and meet our current trainees. Your continued engagement and support help sustain Michigan Psychiatry’s tradition of leadership in clinical care, research and education for future generations.

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