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 continually transforming our understanding and treatment of mental illness. Our tremendous impact on individual and population health and well-being is increasingly recognized and our services are in high demand. At MGH/McLean, we hope to foster your enthusiasm and passion for psychiatry and the patients, communities, and systems we serve. 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. We provide a rigorous clinical education in a highly supportive environment, coupled with meaningful opportunities in research, teaching, and advocacy. 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.
Our residents are exposed to diverse clinical settings across MGH and McLean, two world-renowned hospitals at the forefront of modern psychiatric practice. Residents receive expert teaching, supervision, and mentorship from devoted faculty members and are encouraged to pursue innovative, individualized learning plans that honor their specific interests and goals. They may choose to participate in specialized programs for research, medical education, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, as well as in a broad range of interest groups that include neuropsychiatry, global psychiatry, public and community psychiatry, community advocacy. The program includes a comprehensive approach to resident wellness and emphasizes resident engagement and leadership in program change and growth. Residents are integrated into an inclusive community of highly enthusiastic and supportive faculty, alumni, and other trainees. They become lifelong learners and members of the MGH/McLean family.
Program Director, Director of Psychiatry Residency Training
The MGH/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program had an incredibly impact on me both professionally and personally. My time in training, support from my 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, developing, and advocating for the next generation of psychiatrists as clinicians, educators, and scholars. I am thrilled to be a part of this residency family!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
