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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Department News

Check out The Pulse, Psychiatry's e-newsletter, with news, events, and more for this summer

Pulse June 2026 edition
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Health Lab

What is looksmaxxing?

A Q&A with Dr. Bravender discussing what looksmaxxing is. Along with the true dangers of it, what parents should know, and when to intervene.
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Health Lab Podcast

7-OH, kratom and the emerging public health crisis for sale across the country

A patient, his doctor and other experts warn of dangers of 7-OH, which is touted as a derivative of kratom and is widely available, but packs far more opioid danger.
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Department News

Joanna Quigley, M.D., quoted in Psychiatric News story

Boosting Care and Pediatric Residency Training in Mental Health
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UMich Med Mosaic

Beyond the White Coat: Finding Your Voice at the Patient’s Bedside

In this episode of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mackenzie Kay speaks with MD students Josh Chen and Gabriel Culian about what it feels like to step onto the hospital wards for the first time. They reflect on their earliest patient encounters, the transition from standardized patients to real clinical settings, and the role medical students play in building trust, explaining care plans and supporting patients and families. They also discuss witnessing serious illness, grief and life-changing conversations, while exploring how early clinical experiences shape confidence, empathy and the kind of physicians they hope to become.
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Department News

Dr. Steve Taylor penned the op-ed for the U-M VP of Research's Michigan Research newsletter's May edition

AI and mental health: Promises and peril