Sacramento Region
Psychiatry Residency
Join a program that integrates applied clinical training, dedicated mentorship, and diverse patient care environments in California’s capital city.
Make a Positive Impact on Mental Health
Our four-year, ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program offers comprehensive, evidence-based education in the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of mental illness across the lifespan. Residents train in a wide variety of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, consult-liaison, community, and integrated care settings.
Program Highlights:
- Broad clinical exposure across community and academic sites
- Strong psychotherapy training
- Didactic curriculum with protected education time
- Diverse faculty dedicated to teaching, mentorship, and wellness
- Focus on cultural humility, health equity, and trauma-informed care
- Opportunities for research, scholarly activity, and advocacy
- Commitment to resident well-being
Joseph Sison, M.D. - Program DirectorResidency is a time of growth and transformation—shaping how you practice and who you become. My hope is that you find a program where you feel supported, encouraged, and thoughtfully challenged along the way. If our values and approach resonate with you, I hope you will consider joining our community.
Learn From Leading Mentors
Train alongside an experienced team of board-certified psychiatrists dedicated to your growth and well-being. You'll receive the individualized mentorship needed to become a compassionate, clinically excellent leader in mental health.
Train in Dynamic Clinical Settings
Gain clinical experience across our award-winning healthcare network, from acute inpatient care to community outpatient settings. This diverse exposure equips you to deliver outstanding, evidence-based psychiatric care to any population.
Protected Time to Learn and Grow
Enhance your practice through a comprehensive curriculum featuring interactive case conferences, Grand Rounds, and dedicated psychotherapy supervision. We prioritize physician wellness and health equity to build a strong foundation for your independent career.
Our Progam in the News
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