Residents have the opportunity to teach medical students and are encouraged to explore special areas of interest. For those with interests in developing a research career, a research track is available. The Department is committed to a high standard for clinical training and empirical research. Susan V. McLeer, M.D. Professor and Chair Message from the Program Director The University at Buffalo Department of Psychiatry offers an accredited 4-year program for the physician pursuing Residency Training in Psychiatry. The Department also offers an accredited 2-year program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for those wishing subspecialty training.
Training occurs in the context of a varied clinical base and a broad range of faculty expertise.
The Department of Psychiatry is committed to a superior educational experience within a biopsychosocial orientation to human behavior. Our ultimate goals are to develop informed and competent clinicians, and, through research, to contribute to the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders. We provide an integrated program of clinical experience, supervision, didactic teaching, and research. The program is flexible in order to meet individual needs and interests of our residents. We do not attempt to mold residents into one particular conceptual framework, but emphasize the development of critical professional thinking.