Residency

We are pleased that you are considering our programs and interested in becoming part of the Psychiatry Residency and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med). It is a wonderful time to be in Psychiatry, especially at UNR Med as we reimagine health care and physician practice to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. The psychiatry residents are essential components of this initiative, being core members of the team. The training program is looking for residents who are enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about psychiatry. We are proud of the diversity of our residents and their commitment to working to improve the access and care of patients. We are even more proud of the maturity, compassion and humanism of our faculty and residents. 

Our programs offer a range of activities associated with a diverse set of clinical institutions that provide a challenging, comprehensive and stimulating educational experience. There is a strong emphasis on prevention, early intervention, community-based experiences, outpatient work and comprehensive care. The region offers the opportunity to work with urban, suburban and rural populations within the same region.

These educational experiences are designed to produce resilient, capable, empathetic psychiatrists who are passionate about caring for individuals during their lifespan but their families through scholarship and advocacy. The curriculum prioritizes the integrated skill acquisition and application of knowledge across the biological, psychological and social domains of psychiatric practice. While participating in foundational training experiences, there are multiple opportunities for residents to participate in the development and implementation of educational, clinical and scholarly programming as well as tailored experiences focused on their interests. Being a medium sized program ensures that residents and faculty know each other well, work closely together, and are part of a supportive, engaged and inclusive group.

Meet some of our residents

Program highlights

• ACGME Accredited Residency, started in 1999
• Focus on systems, comprehensive care and underserved
• Multiple training sites in public and private sectors with limited on-call mainly from home
• Weekly longitudinal medicine clinics in the PGY 1 year
• Weekly longitudinal psychotherapy clinic that starts in the PGY 1 year
• Weekly longitudinal psychopharmacology clinic that starts in the PGY 2 year
• Weekly elective time that starts in the PGY 2 year, can be tailored to resident interests
• Completion of general psychiatric requirements by the end of the PGY 3 year
• Individual attention to both personal and professional development of residents

The Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe region offers urban, suburban and rural settings with an array of opportunities including a variety of outdoor activities, cultural events, entertainment and dining experiences. The area is close to the mountains and the world-famous Lake Tahoe. Reno rests on a high desert plateau with sunny days throughout the year. The area has drawn a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds to create a diverse and vibrant community.

Please explore our website to get more information about our program and the region. We welcome questions and would be delighted to provide additional information.