Training Program

Program Description

PGY-III

The PGY-III year starts with two months of coursework devoted to developing research proficiency. Work with long-term psychotherapy patients and in the Pediatric Continuity Experience also begins in PGY-III and continues throughout the Residency. These longitudinal experiences that may last up to 4 years are one of the many advantages to the integrated format of this program. Residents may have long-term relationships with patients that will greatly inform outpatient clinical work they pursue upon completion of their residency. However, the emphasis of the PG-III year is on developing basic skills in research settings. Residents work in child and adult outpatient research settings as well as begin to establish an independent research project. Trainees select their own research mentor who will foster their growth as an academic child psychiatrist and help them start a successful research project. Residents are able to take seminars in research development as well as courses in other topics that might interest them. Participation in the Yale Child Study Center Research Seminar begins this year and continues until the end of the residency, providing residents with continual research mentorship and the support and knowledge necessary to pursue an academic career in child psychiatry.

Research Residency Training Schedule, PGY-III