The faculty are a talented and involved group of educators. Development of specific resident interests has been an enduring strength of the residency. Individually tailored research and teaching experiences can be developed after the PGY-I year. A teamwork approach is emphasized in the Residency Training Committee where new ideas and curricular programs are initiated for the residency. The educational environment emphasizes both residents receiving supervision and resident teaching of medical students.
Residents receive one hour of individual supervision per week during their psychiatry rotations.
An additional hour per week is provided for the longitudinal clinic. Special supervision can be requested by the resident for new research projects, specific treatment modalities, or career advice. The residents have an expectation to be an active and effective teacher of medical students. Opportunities exist for more formal teaching in small groups and didactics. Additional supports for education include the University of Nebraska Medical School library, which is a regional center for the National Library of Medicine.