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The department provides rigorous, comprehensive and rewarding training in psychiatry and psychology in a large tertiary care health system in the heart of Chicago. We strive to provide an inclusive training environment that supports the individual career goals of our trainees and prepares graduates to be leaders, educators, clinicians and researchers.”

Cara Angelotta, MD
Vice Chair for Education, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Education Programs

Psychiatry Residency

Our four-year residency program in general psychiatry emphasizes in-depth understanding of the individual patient.

ABOUT PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY

Psychiatry Fellowships

We offer trainees a high-quality clinical and research experience from a selection of psychiatry fellowships.

ABOUT PSYCHIATRY FELLOWSHIPS

Clinical Psychology MA Program

The new MA program in Clinical Psychology, which will start in September 2025, is designed to prepare graduates to deliver science-based services at the master’s level to care for the mental health of individuals, couples, families, and groups.

ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY MA

Clinical Psychology PhD Program

We train academic psychologists who are competent, ethical and productive in the science and practice of clinical psychology. The program is now fully funded for all admitted students.

ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY PHD

Clinical Psychology Residency

Based on a scientist-practitioner model, our yearlong internship is designed for individuals who wish to pursue careers in clinical practice, teaching and research.

ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY RESIDENCY

Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

This two-year program focuses on a fellow's choice of two tracks: medical/consultation-liaison neuropsychology or neurosurgery.

ABOUT NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FELLOWSHIP

Clinical Psychology Externships

Training Opportunities for Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students at Northwestern Medicine.
SEE EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Medical Students

We engage with medical students through department courses, clerkships and research opportunities.

SEE MD STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Specialty Tracks for Residents

The Psychiatry Residency Program offers two specialized tracks to supplement the training experience, one with a focus on research and another on medical education. This Clinical Educator Track prepares residents for careers in academic psychiatry, honing skills in clinical teaching and curriculum development and assessment.

About Specialty Tracks

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