Our faculty has special competency in dealing with the psychiatric problems associated with physical illness and special problems encountered by patients and families at the end of life. The Family Counseling Center has convenient sites at MCV and in four suburban locations. We have enduring optimism about the benefits of appropriate diagnosis and treatment for mental illnesses and apply the most current research findings to the problems of each patient. A moment's reflection about the impact of the Salk Polio vaccine brings this point home. Our research in schizophrenia, psychiatric genetics and epidemiology is world recognized, and we have great strength in children's and women's mental health disorders.
Extensive work is ongoing in substance abuse disorders.
Our research takes place in many settings across the globe and rigorous attention is given to informed consent, subject protection and adherence to the highest in ethical standards. Research is only done with the full consent of the patient. In this web-site, you will find detailed descriptions of our adult psychiatric residency program, and adult and pediatric psychology internships. These programs are fully accredited and attract quality applicants. D. candidates and social work interns.