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Mission Statement

Through our continuing education programs, we support the mission of the Department of Psychiatry and the University of Illinois by providing lectures, conferences, and workshops focused on the latest in prevention and evidence-based, best practice treatments of psychiatric and mental health disorders. By inviting leaders in the field of mental health, psychiatry, and neuroscience; we will spread knowledge of recent neuroscience breakthroughs and illuminate areas that show great potential with further research. In opening our education programs to all interested clinicians and professionals both within and outside of the University, we hope to be a partner for public agencies and clinical individuals seeking educational and research support.

Director's Welcome

Welcome to the University of Illinois Chicago's Psychiatry Residency Program!

Joseph J. Cooper MD,FANPA
Director, Psychiatry Residency Training Program

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois Chicago is committed to providing a wide range of outstanding training opportunities.

Through a combination of innovative and diverse clinical experiences serving the underserved populations of Chicago, invested mentors and teachers, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a commitment to develop future leaders in the field, the department has earned the reputation as one of the premier programs in the country.

We welcome you to explore the menu at the left to learn more about our psychiatry residency, research opportunities, and fellowship training programs.

Rapid advances in psychiatric neuroscience make this a particularly exciting time in the field of psychiatry. Our department is a nationally recognized clinical research leader in this movement. We are ranked 21st in the nation and 1st in Illinois for NIMH funding. We deliver outstanding clinical services to populations in need as a public, state of Illinois, institution.