General Psychiatry ResidencyClinical Rotations and Call
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PGY-1 Building a Strong Foundation The PGY-1 year's objective is to establish a solid foundation in general medical and neurological knowledge while integrating fundamental psychiatric skills. This year is designed to provide residents with essential clinical experiences across a variety of settings, ensuring they develop the comprehensive skills necessary for effective psychiatric practice. |
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MEDICINE (4 blocks)
NEUROLOGY (2 blocks)
INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY (3 blocks)
CONSULTATION-LIAISON PSYCHIATRY (2 blocks)
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PSYCHIATRY (1 block)
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PGY-2 Deepening Psychiatric Expertise In the PGY-2 year, the goal is to advance residents' clinical skills and deepen their understanding of psychiatric care, with a specific focus on inpatient psychiatry and community mental health. |
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OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY (3 blocks)
INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY (5 blocks)
CRISIS STABILIZATION PSYCHIATRY (2 blocks)
ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY (1 block)
GERO PSYCHIATRY (1 block)
ELECTIVE (1 block)
Half-day a week Continuity Clinic: Options include early psychosis treatment, adult integrated behavioral health, pediatric integrated behavioral health, VA general mental health clinic, MIND/autism spectrum disorders, TMS, Sacramento County Health Center outpatient clinic and research track. |
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PGY-3 Practicing Longitudinal Care The PGY-3 year is an opportunity to focus on outpatient psychiatric care and psychotherapy while continuing to build expertise in specialized areas of psychiatry. This year emphasizes managing a diverse outpatient caseload, gaining experience in subspecialty areas and developing advanced therapeutic skills. |
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OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY (12 blocks) Behavioral Health Center and Child Behavioral Health Center: general adult psychiatry clinic and child psychiatry clinic, specialty clinics (medically complex, trauma, anxiety/OCD, mood disorders, women’s mental health, geriatric psychiatry), CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy Half-day a week Continuity Clinic: Options include early psychosis treatment, adult integrated behavioral health, pediatric integrated behavioral health, VA general mental health clinic, MIND/autism spectrum disorders, TMS, Sacramento County Health Center outpatient clinic and research track. |
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PGY-4 Cultivating Leadership and Preparing for Independent Practice In PGY-4, residents prepare for independent practice by enhancing their leadership, supervisory and advanced clinical skills. This final year focuses on consolidating clinical expertise, developing supervisory roles, exploring specialization through elective opportunities and ensuring readiness for board certification and independent practice. |
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SENIOR RESIDENT/ACTING ATTENDING ROTATIONS
ELECTIVE ROTATIONS (3+ blocks)
READING/BACK-UP ROTATIONS (2 blocks)
Half-day a week Continuity Clinic: Behavioral Health Center and Child Behavioral Health Center, combination of med management and psychotherapy. Residents may apply to participate in the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program during this year. |
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CALL Call provides residents with real-world opportunities to manage a variety of psychiatric emergencies and complex cases. This hands-on experience is crucial for developing clinical judgment and decision-making abilities. |
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PSYCHIATRY CALL DISTRIBUTION
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