University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

The University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program in La Jolla, CA offers a General Psychiatry Residency Program. Their residency training aims to develop academically knowledgeable, clinically astute, and caring psychiatrists. Residents experience various psychiatric subspecialties and are trained in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, geriatric, community, forensic, addiction, child/adolescent psychiatry, and mental health primary care. The program integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in patient care. Upon completion, residents are expected to be competent in patient care, medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, practice-based learning and improvement, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

The Psychiatry Department at UC San Diego emphasizes providing a compelling and challenging educational experience for residents. They offer a structured curriculum, clinical experiences, didactic seminars, case conferences, grand rounds, journal clubs, and mentorship to support resident learning and development.

For those interested in applying, the UC San Diego General Psychiatry Residency Program accepts applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and interviews 60 candidates to match for 6 slots. The program is committed to training well-rounded psychiatrists prepared for various career paths, including academic leadership, community practice, or subspecialty training.

For further information, you can reach out to the program at the provided contact details.