Welcome From Our Program Director

Welcome to the MGH/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program! You are entering psychiatry at an incredibly exciting and critical time in our field. New scientific discoveries and clinical care models are transforming our understanding and treatment of mental illness. Our tremendous impact on individual and population health is increasingly recognized and our services are in high demand.

At MGH/McLean, we are excited to foster your passion for psychiatry and to empower you to make your own unique contributions to our patients and communities. We provide a rigorous clinical education in a highly supportive environment, coupled with meaningful opportunities for research, teaching, and advocacy. Our residents train in diverse clinical settings at MGH, McLean, and in our local communities. They receive expert teaching, supervision, and mentorship from devoted faculty and pursue individualized learning plans. Most participate in specialized programs for research, medical education, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and global and community psychiatry. The program prioritizes resident wellness and building a close community of colleagues and friends. We hope you enjoy learning about our program and meeting our highly enthusiastic and supportive family of faculty, alumni, and other trainees!

Isabel Lagomasino, MD, MSHS

Program Director, Director of Psychiatry Residency Training

Our Mission

Our mission is to train the next generation of psychiatrist leaders who will contribute to local, national, and world mental health through their provision of exceptional and compassionate patient care; meaningful engagement in scientific discovery; expert education of patients, multidisciplinary learners, and systems; and service to diverse communities. The program is committed to nurturing and promoting a diverse physician workforce that will promote health and social equity in our local communities and beyond.

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Rahel Bosson, MD

Associate Program Director

My experience as an MGH/McLean resident was incredible. The amazing mentorship and support I found set the stage for me to not only succeed but also thrive. This is what I hope to bring to future residents—a space where they can thrive and receive the support, mentorship, and training they need to make their dreams come true.

Elizabeth Madva, MD

Associate Program Director

I loved my experiences as both a resident at MGH/McLean and C-L fellow at MGH and am thrilled to now be a part of the residency’s program director team. Working with and supporting residents is one of the greatest joys of my role. My hope is to provide and facilitate the same invaluable mentorship and support that I was so fortunate to receive in my training.

Richard Bido Medina, MD, PhD

Associate Program Director

During my residency at the MGH McLean Psychiatry Residency Program, I was privileged to experience an incredible array of opportunities within these two major hospitals and Harvard system, benefiting from world-class mentorship and the flexibility to pursue my professional and career goals. The program’s supportive environment allowed me to hone my skills across diverse clinical services. Now, as a faculty member and Associate Program Director, I am committed to fostering inclusivity and belonging through DEI initiatives, further enhancing the residency experience for our incredibly talented residents.

Robert Fenster, MD, PhD

Associate Program Director

The MGH/McLean Psychiatry Residency program offers rigorous clinical training and the freedom to grow in whatever direction you desire. The right mentorship at this key moment in one’s development can help shape a career. As part of this energetic, thoughtful, and caring team, I am devoted to supporting, sponsoring, and challenging trainees as they grow during this crucial developmental stage.

Joshua Salvi, MD, PhD

Associate Program Director

The MGH/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program had an incredible impact on me both professionally and personally. My time in training, support from mentors, and deep relationships with my fellow residents allowed me to become the type of physician I dreamed to be. I look forward to working alongside and advocating for the next generation of psychiatrists as clinicians, educators, and scholars. I’m thrilled to be a part of this residency family!

David Frederick, MD

Associate Program Director

This residency helped me accomplish the career goals I set for myself prior to matching, and more than that it has helped me discover new passions that have enriched my work with robust meaning and joy. I feel immensely grateful for the outstanding mentorship and sponsorship I have received, and I am thrilled to remain part of the community to keep the tradition going.

Maurizio Fava, MD

Chief of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital

Welcome to the MGH/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program! It is a true pleasure and a privilege for all of us to have the opportunity of training the next generation of psychiatrists. Our program has a reputation for hard work and high levels of intensity and expectations. I would encourage you to be daring during your training. Henry David Thoreau once said: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” One of the exciting things in our professional lives is that we can always find new things to try or to change. There are great opportunities for us to innovate and make things better. In doing so, we may sometimes fail. However, as Nelson Mandela said, “We should not be judged by our successes, but instead by how many times we have fallen down and gotten back up again.” We are really excited that you are considering joining our community and hope to have the opportunity to train you.

Scott L. Rauch, MD

President, Psychiatrist in chief, and Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Chair of Psychiatry at McLean Hospital

Welcome to the MGH/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Training Program! Our two hospitals are among the nation’s leaders in delivering compassionate, expert, psychiatric care and we are thrilled to help support resident education, career development, and personal growth. Our two unique academic environments offer complementary opportunities across a wide range of venues and specialized programs. The common threads include generative mentors and dedicated colleagues who are devoted to enhancing mental health globally. MGH and McLean are where our teams come together to provide the best possible care for our patients, to conduct innovative research that advances the field and fosters hope for the future, and where you will find guidance and encouragement to explore and achieve personal goals. We are all eager to support and nurture our residents—the next generation of leaders—through this challenging and exciting process. Each one of us is here to facilitate resident well-being, growth, and success.

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