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Education & Training Programs

Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry

Training and Education Programs

Explore our residency programs

The Department of Psychiatry offers two residency training programs - a general psychiatry residency and a unique five-year “triple board” training program that incorporates child psychiatry, adult psychiatry and pediatrics.

Kristi Kleinschmit, MD
Our residents and fellows are enthusiastic, come from a variety of backgrounds, and share a passion to improve people’s quality of life. We instill and encourage diligence in our residents, but also believe that enjoying time off, often with outdoor activities, is integral to a healthy lifestyle.
Kristi Kleinschmit, MD Vice Chair, Education Department of Psychiatry

Explore our fellowship programs

The Department of Psychiatry offers four specialty fellowship opportunities for individuals wanting to further their expertise in areas of psychiatry and mental health.

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Explore more educational opportunities

In addition to residency and fellowship training programs, the Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive psychiatry curriculum to medical students at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, a Psychiatry Grand Round series, and an annual accredited conference.

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Program Verification

Please contact our team to request a training verification for a University of Utah Department of Psychiatry residency or fellowship training program.

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