Who we are
The Department of Psychiatry at WashU Medicine conducts research that defines psychiatry in the 21st century. We are educating clinicians and scientists who become leaders in the field and providing high quality clinical services to facilitate teaching and research.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
We know that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential for success in everything we do. That’s why we’ve established the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, focused on making this work a strong and integrated element of each of our mission areas.
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Expert faculty who lead a tradition of excellence
WashU Psychiatry truly offers the best of both worlds: outstanding clinical training and an incredibly supportive community. The program strikes a rare balance by giving residents meaningful autonomy while surrounding us with faculty who are approachable, invested, and always willing to teach. My co-residents are collaborative, kind, and genuinely fun to be around, creating a culture of celebrating each other’s successes and supporting each other through challenges. WashU Psychiatry is one of a kind, and I’m so thankful to be here!
Kaitlyn Thompson, MD
PGY2 Resident
I’m incredibly grateful to have chosen WashU for my psychiatry residency. The training is outstanding, but what truly sets WashU apart—and what has quickly become my favorite part—is the people. Not only are the residents up and coming leaders in psychiatry, but they have also become lifelong friends. The faculty, residents, and staff create a warm, supportive, and intellectually vibrant environment that makes each day both fulfilling and inspiring.
John Vo, DO
PGY3 Resident
This program is a uniquely incredible place to train. The department has a long history of leadership in the field, giving our faculty privileged insight into the ways psychiatry has advanced for the last numerous decades, as they have all trained and worked on this leading edge. Despite this expertise, they remain incredibly kind, eager to teach and mentor, and unpredictably hilarious. I went into residency knowing I would love my co-residents and learn an astounding amount from faculty, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much fun I’ve been having at the same time.
Michelle Cai, MD
Chief and PGY4 Resident
William Greenleaf Eliot Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Our shared mission is to bring new innovations to the prevention of psychiatric conditions of childhood as well as to deliver clinical psychiatric care and innovative treatment to children and adolescents.
Why we love St. Louis
Here you’ll find charming neighborhoods, vibrant cultural and culinary scenes, and plenty of fun for nature-lovers and urbanites alike – all packed into an incredibly affordable city.
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach fosters an exchange of ideas that increases our understanding of nervous system function and ultimately improves treatment for people with mental disorders.
