--- title: "Psychiatry Residency, Sacramento Region at Sutter Health" url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region" --- 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, Sacramento Region ![Sacramento Golden Bridge](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/sacramento-golden-bridge.jpeg?h=2000&iar=0&w=3000) Sacramento Region # Psychiatry Residency Join a program that integrates applied clinical training, dedicated mentorship, and diverse patient care environments in California’s capital city. [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/about) [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/apply) ![Sacramento Golden Bridge](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/sacramento-golden-bridge.jpeg?h=2000&iar=0&w=3000) **Section menu** - [Psychiatry, Sacramento Region](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region "Psychiatry, Sacramento Region") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactic Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/didactic-activities "Didactic Activities") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/apply "How to Apply") - [Message from Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/message-from-program-director "Message from Program Director") - [Psychiatry, Sacramento Region](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region "Psychiatry, Sacramento Region") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactic Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/didactic-activities "Didactic Activities") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/apply "How to Apply") - [Message from Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/message-from-program-director "Message from Program Director") ## 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   Program Details ### [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/apply) ### [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/faqs) ### [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/salary-benefits) ### [Resident Wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/wellness) ![Joseph Sison, M.D.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Headshots/sison-isidro-joseph.jpg?h=480&iar=0&w=480) Message from the Director > Residency 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. Joseph Sison, M.D. - Program Director [Welcome Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/message-from-program-director) ![Group of physicians walking and talking](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Education/physician-mentorship.jpeg?h=720&iar=0&w=1366) ## 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. [Our Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/faculty) ![Group of physicians walking and talking](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Education/physician-mentorship.jpeg?h=720&iar=0&w=1366) ![Female psychiatrist in clinical setting with patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Education/female-psychiatrist-in-session.jpeg?h=946&iar=0&w=1366) ## 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. [Our Clinical Experiences](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/curriculum) ![pt-students-in-class](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Education/Rehabilitation-Programs/pt-students-in-class1.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## 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 Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region/didactic-activities) ![pt-students-in-class](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Education/Rehabilitation-Programs/pt-students-in-class1.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## Our Progam in the News Sutter Health is bringing Sacramento a faster, MRI-guided therapy for treatment-resistant depression, offering new hope for patients who haven’t found relief through medication. [Read the article](https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/health-and-medicine/article313563232.html) ### Living in Sacramento California's capital city is home to rural, suburban and urban neighborhoods, all with the mild climate California is famous for. Our dynamic downtown center is a hub for arts, music, theater, minor league sports and one of the largest urban recreational parks in the country. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.visitsacramento.com/) ### Contact Us **Program Director** Joseph Sison, M.D. **Program Coordinator** Kenneth Enad [PsychResidencySac@sutterhealth.org](mailto:PsychResidencySac@sutterhealth.org) [Get in Touch](mailto:kenneth.enad@sutterhealth.org) ```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 Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"Psychiatry Residency, Sacramento Region at Sutter Health","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/psychiatry-sacramento-region#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Graduate Medical Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Residencies","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Psychiatry, Sacramento Region"}]} ```