Southern Illinois University Program

The Combined Internal Medicine/Psychiatry (Med/Psych) residency program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine provides a high-quality educational environment with regular opportunities to integrate knowledge and skills in both specialties. The program emphasizes treating specific medical problems of psychiatric patients, psychiatric issues of medical patients, and the combined care of individuals with overlapping health needs. Collaboration between the Division of Medicine/Psychiatry and the Departments of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry ensures smooth coordination and resident involvement in interdisciplinary research.

Choosing a career in Medicine/Psychiatry offers a unique perspective on patient care, addressing medical and psychiatric comorbidities. The SIU School of Medicine program stands out for its strong support from both the Psychiatry and Internal Medicine departments. It offers an outpatient integrated Med/Psych clinic, robust training in psychotherapy and general ambulatory medicine, and a well-developed educational system focusing on integrative knowledge and skills. Residents benefit from the collaborative Neuroscience Institute and accessible upper-level faculty who prioritize education and resident development.

The program is a 5-year combined Medicine/Psychiatry residency, with two PGY-1 positions offered annually. Graduates are board eligible in both Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. Application requirements include applying through ERAS, passing USMLE Step I and Step II (CK/CS) or COMLEX Level I and Level II (CE/PE) before residency entry, and completion of USMLE Step III or COMLEX Level III by the end of the PGY-2 year.

SIU's Medicine/Psychiatry program encourages uninterrupted clinical activity prior to starting residency and offers a structured 5-year rotation schedule that integrates training in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry with an emphasis on an ongoing pattern of combined learning throughout the program.