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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Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

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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Health Lab

What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency has announced it will place non-botanical products containing 7-OH on Schedule I, joining three other synthetic opioids, effectively removing them the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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Health Lab

Depression in OBGYN residents needs more attention, study suggests

New onset depression in obstetrics and gynecology residents in their intern year is common and often untreated, and linked to depression history, higher work hours and less sleep.
Department News

Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative Fall 2026 Newsletter

Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative Fall 2026 Newsletter
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Research News

Emily Kautz, M.A., nominated for inaugural Michigan Medicine award

Emily Kautz, M.A., was nominated for a Michigan Medicine award for transforming access to bipolar disorder care through collaboration and practical innovation.
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Research News

Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., featured on ‘Healthy Minds’ to discuss managing bipolar disorder

Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., of the Prechter Program discusses managing bipolar disorder in Season 11 of BBRF’s public television series “Healthy Minds.”
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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