Psychiatry Residency Research Program
The practice of psychiatry is increasingly becoming an evidence-based science that is built upon our evolving understanding of the biological underpinnings of mental illness accompanied by the establishment of effective means of delivering high quality care. Resident psychiatrists learn best practices during their training, but their education and careers can be greatly enhanced by hands-on research experience as well. This philosophy led us to launch the University of Washington Psychiatry Resident Research Program (PRRP).
Goals
- enhance the research experiences of the participants
- attract a diverse group of participating residents
- enrich the entire residency by promulgating an enthusiasm for scientific inquiry
- increase the rate of successful transition to fellowship and other career development experiences
- launch more psychiatrists into research careers
Structure of the Program
- aim to recruit four residents each year
- wide range of research opportunities including Neuroscience, Health Services, and Addiction Psychiatry
- typically, participants will have 80% research time available for 16 months, scheduled in a flexible manner that fits their research training needs
- In addition to a primary mentor, participants will receive scientific and career guidance from a mentoring committee
- Funds are available to help support attendance to national research meetings and support the participant’s research project
- Curriculum:
- group tutorials
- annual colloquium with external expert researchers
- advanced coursework from the Graduate School offerings
- grant writing
- structured education in the responsible conduct of research
- research seminars and conferences
Graduating participants are encouraged to apply for positions on our existing NIH T32 grants and VA research fellowships, apply for Institutional KL2 awards and NIH K08 awards, and secure PHS loan repayment awards. However, residents who want to have a rich research experience but are not sure if they want to pursue an academic or research career are still encouraged to participate in the PRRP.
If you have questions, please contact John Neumaier, MD, PhD at neumaier@uw.edu.
Clinician Scientist Training Program
The Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP) supports the development of clinician scientists in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This effort is supported by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions. The CSTP’s mission is to develop clinician scientists by identifying, engaging, and supporting trainees and early career psychiatry faculty interested in research through a multifaceted program that includes the following strategies. For more information, click here.
