Psychodynamic psychiatry, biological psychiatry, and biopsychosocial integration are all strengths of the program. An enthusiastic and dedicated core faculty, along with a large attending staff, provide individualized attention to residents in an environment where education is highly valued.
Residents have ample opportunity to teach medical students in a psychiatry rotation on site.
A wide variety of community-based elective opportunities are available, as well as opportunities for research. The extensive educational, cultural and social resources of San Francisco contribute to an exciting training environment, in a small, friendly residency program, which values the individual. It benefits from strong institutional alliances with the rich academic and professional resources of San Francisco.