At the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, psychiatry residents train in a supportive, collaborative program grounded in meaningful service to our communities.
Through comprehensive clinical training and strong faculty mentorship, residents develop the skills, confidence and compassion to become adaptable psychiatrists prepared to make a lasting impact in Northern Nevada and beyond.
At UNR Med, residency is about more than clinical training—it’s about becoming part of a community. Our medium-sized program creates a close-knit environment where residents are known, supported and encouraged to take an active role in shaping their education.
Residents train across diverse clinical settings and care for individuals and families across the lifespan, gaining experience with the biological, psychological and social dimensions of psychiatric care. Opportunities in urban, suburban and rural communities expose residents to a wide range of patient needs and systems of care while emphasizing prevention, early intervention, community-based practice and comprehensive psychiatric care.
We recognize that every resident brings different interests and career goals to training. Residents have opportunities to explore those interests through clinical experiences, scholarly work, education and program development, allowing them to build upon a strong foundation while creating a training experience that is meaningful to their future practice.
Training in Northern Nevada also means living in a place that offers a unique balance of professional opportunities and quality of life. Reno sits between the Great Basin and the Sierra Nevada, offering the amenities of a growing city alongside easy access to Lake Tahoe, mountains, trails and year-round outdoor recreation.
At UNR Med, we aim to graduate psychiatrists who are clinically skilled, compassionate and connected to the communities they serve-prepared to make a meaningful difference wherever their careers take them.
Meet some of our current residents, learn about the program highlights and what it's like to live and study in Reno, NV.
UNR Med deeply values our residents’ commitment by offering competitive salary and benefits packages. With no state income tax, Nevada residents can expect to receive a higher net salary compared to resident programs in other states.
UNR Med is committed to supporting our residents with the resources needed to ensure a successful and rewarding experience over the duration of your training.
The Resident Handbook outlines the policies and procedures of the residency program. Residents are expected to comply with these policies to ensure that all residents are working in a fair, supportive and equitable environment.
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Since 1999, our ACGME Accredited Residency has offered a comprehensive curriculum across multiple training sites to provide residents with a dynamic and challenging educational experience. We offer personalized learning opportunities with a strong emphasis on prevention, early intervention, community-based experiences, longitudinal continuity clinics and comprehensive care.
Because of our unique location, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in urban, suburban and rural populations, all within the same region. Thanks to our long-term partnerships with community agencies and institutions, we serve a diverse population with a focus on reaching underserved communities. In this program, you will be exposed to primary care, psychotherapy and psychopharmacology clinics with limited on-call obligations and the opportunity to choose electives that are tailored to fit your interests.
The UNR Med psychiatry residents, faculty and staff are a diverse group with many interests. We actively work to ensure that this program offers a supportive and balanced culture. Building relationships between other program members and participants is crucial for the program’s success and creating a strong network of future psychiatrists.
