--- title: "California Pacific Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program at Sutter Health" description: "California Pacific Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program is dedicated to providing a solid educational foundation for future surgeons." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. Psychiatry, San Francisco ![CPMC-Psychiatry---dept-photo](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry---dept-photo3.png?h=1882&iar=0&w=5000) California Pacific Medical Center # Psychiatry Residency  Our four-year residency is dedicated to successfully preparing you for clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and meaningful community service in a wide variety of professional settings. Join a close-knit community with extensive resources and opportunities exclusive to one of San Francisco’s largest and most prestigious hospital systems. [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/about) [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/apply) ![CPMC-Psychiatry---dept-photo](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry---dept-photo3.png?h=1882&iar=0&w=5000) **Section menu** - [Psychiatry, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry "Psychiatry, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/didactics "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/apply "How to Apply")  - [Message from the Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/program-director-message "Message from the Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/residents "Residents") - [Rotations and Call](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/rotations "Rotations and Call") - [Psychiatry, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry "Psychiatry, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/didactics "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/apply "How to Apply")  - [Message from the Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/program-director-message "Message from the Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/residents "Residents") - [Rotations and Call](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/rotations "Rotations and Call") ## Comprehensive Psychiatry Training A dedicated faculty and diverse clinical experiences provide a comprehensive and individualized residency in a prestigious healthcare system. Our rich curriculum spans a wide range of psychiatry treatments, blending psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and subspecialties for a well-rounded training experience.  Work primarily in the California Pacific Medical Center Davies and Van Ness campus hospital environments. Here, you’ll get hands-on experience with inpatient and outpatient mental health care, emergency treatment and consult liaison services. Close mentorship and our dedication to the continuity of care will help you thrive in an environment that values academic rigor and personal growth. ### Program Details ### [Our Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/about) ### [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/curriculum) ### [Rotations and Call](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/rotations) ### [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/residents) ### [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/cpmc-salary-and-benefits) ### [Resident Wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/wellness) ![Faculty - Janos Zahajszky MD 3](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/Faculty---Janos-Zahajszky-MD-3.jpg?h=2705&iar=0&w=2689) Message From the Director > By combining the advantages of a small, intimate, tightly-knit resident community with the benefits of training in one of San Francisco’s largest and most reputable hospital systems, we are able to provide a residency experience like no other. We aim to train well-rounded and compassionate psychiatrists who will excel in the 21st-century landscape of medical practice, patient advocacy and professional leadership. Janos Zahajszky, M.D. – Program Director [Welcome Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/program-director-message) ![psych-resident-group-photo-472x345](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/psych-resident-group-photo-472x345.png?h=345&iar=0&w=472) ## Mentoring Across Specialties Our program is known for individualized attention and mentorship from an enthusiastic and dedicated core faculty. The skilled clinical attending staff here includes experts in many psychotherapeutic approaches and specialties, including pharmacotherapy. [Our Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/faculty) ![psych-resident-group-photo-472x345](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/psych-resident-group-photo-472x345.png?h=345&iar=0&w=472) ![cpmc-psychiatry-resident-400x225](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/cpmc-psychiatry-resident-400x225.png?h=250&iar=0&w=400) ## Extensive Clinical Experiences Learn through hands-on experience across a wide range of clinical settings including interventional psychiatry, correctional psychiatry at San Quentin State Prison and primary care medicine at the San Francisco Free Clinic. You’ll work and learn alongside peers from other medical services, post-doctoral psychology fellows and medical students. [Our Clinical Experiences](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/curriculum) ![CPMC Psychiatry - work room](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry---work-room.jpg?h=3024&iar=0&w=4032) ## Didactics and Guidance A well-rounded didactic curriculum complements clinical rotations with seminars, conferences and individualized supervision, providing a broad perspective on psychiatry theories and practices. Your work and studies will be guided by dedicated supervisors for your caseload, psychotherapy and child psychiatry. In later years of training, you’ll receive additional supervision following specific courses in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy termination. [Our Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-psychiatry/didactics) ![CPMC Psychiatry - work room](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry-Residency/CPMC-Psychiatry---work-room.jpg?h=3024&iar=0&w=4032) ## Inclusive Patient Community Our patient population is diverse clinically, culturally and socioeconomically, providing broad experience in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders. ### Living in San Francisco San Francisco is a progressive, diverse center of culture, innovation and nature. From the famous California coastline and redwood forests to a vibrant arts scene and world-renowned restaurants, San Francisco is a remarkable place to call home. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/san-francisco/) ### Contact Us Program Coordinator Jeannie Gardi [415-600-3510](tel:415-600-3510) ###### [Jeannie.Gardi@sutterhealth.org](mailto:Jeannie.Gardi@sutterhealth.org) [Get in touch](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/medical-school-clerkships/cpmc-medical-student-clerkships) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza 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makes training at CPMC\ntruly special.\nOur residency was founded in 1961.\nAnd from the beginning, we have combined personalized mentorship\nwith broad clinical experience.\nOur mission is to develop psychiatrists who are not only\nclinically skilled but also compassionate, curious,\nand ready to lead in a rapidly changing world of mental health\ncare.\nOur residents train across multiple CPMC campuses\nin San Francisco, each with its own character and strengths, all\nwithin Sutter Health, one of California's largest and most\ninnovative healthcare systems.\nYou'll care for a diverse and dynamic patient\npopulation alongside a talented team of psychiatrists,\npsychologists, social workers, and nurses.\nOur state of the art inpatient unit\nand recently renovated outpatient clinic\nare designed to provide safe, welcoming spaces\nfor both excellent care and hands-on learning.\nMICHAEL NGUYEN: In addition to training at our CPMC campuses,\nour residents rotate through an incredible variety\nof affiliated sites across the Bay Area.\nYou'll have opportunities to work\nat places like the San Francisco Free Clinic,\nSan Quentin State Prison, Benioff Children's Hospital\nin Oakland, The McAuley Adolescent Inpatient\nUnit at St. Mary's, and Mindful Health Solutions, among others.\nThese experiences expose our residents\nto every aspect of psychiatry, from community based\nand forensic care to cutting-edge neuromodulation\nand integrated health.\nBy graduation, our residents are confident, well-rounded\nclinicians ready for any career that they choose,\nwhether that's fellowship training, academic medicine,\npublic service, or private practice.\nJANOS ZAHAJSZKY: Education is truly the heart of our program.\nYou'll participate in journal clubs, case conferences,\nmorbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement projects,\nand a robust didactic curriculum that spans\nall areas of psychiatry.\nWe also emphasize leadership and teaching.\nOur residents take on roles guiding medical students,\nmentoring junior residents, leading clinical discussions,\nand serving as chief residents.\nOur goal is to provide a collaborative, inclusive, and\nintellectually stimulating environment that\nhelps you grow not only as a psychiatrist\nbut also as a person.\nMICHAEL NGUYEN: We're also proud of our close collaboration\nwith CPMC's Graduate Medical Education Office\nand our academic partnership with Dartmouth Medical School.\nOur faculty are dedicated teachers and mentors.\nThey are approachable, supportive, and deeply invested\nin your success.\nResident feedback truly shapes our program,\nand we're always evolving based on what our trainees value\nmost in their education.\nJANOS ZAHAJSZKY: We're incredibly\nproud of the community we've built here,\none that values excellence, empathy, and connection.\nIf you're looking for a program that will challenge and support\nyou, that celebrates both individuality and teamwork\nand that prepares you to thrive in any setting,\nyou'll find it here at CPMC.\nWe look forward to meeting you and learning more\nabout your path in psychiatry.\nPlease don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.\nThank you for your interest, and we hope to see you soon.\n[RELAXING MUSIC]"} ```