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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A tragedy and a trial shine a spotlight on new moms’ mental health

The Lindsay Clancy trial shines a spotlight on postpartum psychosis and other forms of perinatal mental health issues; treatment and education are vital and available
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Department News

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

Pulse September 2026 edition
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From the lab to the wild: Shelly Flagel’s research on brain, behavior, and the environment

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How to improve mental health safety on social media – not just for young people

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

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency has extended public comment on proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH and has rescheduled 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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Policy Impact Snapshot: Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Incentive-Based Care

Dr. Lara Coughlin’s research on substance use disorders and addiction care informs policy and practice at the local, state, and national levels.