Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in psychiatry.  They treat people with mental illness. Psychiatrists can prescribe psychiatric medication.

Education
In the United States, psychiatrists train by  going to university first, then medical school for 4 years. After medical school, they must complete a residency. When they graduate, they get to use the initials M.D. or D.O. after their names.  Next, these doctors specialize by training for 3 or 4 years in Psychiatry. In other countries psychiatrists train in similar ways but may not have to go to a separate university and medical school.

Other websites
 American Psychiatric Association
 Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
 Royal College of Psychiatrists
 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Category:Psychiatry
Category:Healthcare occupations