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Why
Brigham?

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital Harvard Medical School Psychiatry Residency Program is devoted to excellence in education with a mission to train the next generation of leaders in academic psychiatry. Built upon the strong medical psychiatry and psychodynamic foundations of the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Program, we are committed to providing all the tools necessary for our residents to tackle the most difficult healthcare challenges of our time.   

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"I chose Brigham because it was the place where I felt empowered, supported, and loved. Empowered to embrace my natural gifts and to strengthen my weaknesses as a clinician, in a safe environment. Supported to never worry alone. Loved in a way that celebrates my accomplishments and encourages me to learn from my failures. I wanted to be at a place that embodied the type of psychiatrist I want to be, and Brigham is just that."

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- Jowan Watson, MD, MS, Class of 2029

Superb Clinical Accumen

Brigham Psychiatry graduates are prepared for the most complex clinical challenges.

Collaborative 
Nurturing
Environment

Teamwork, kindness and a spirit of collaboration are core traits of Brigham Psychiatry Residents. 

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Neural Basis of Mind & Behavior

Our residents and faculty aim to understand the complex relationships between the brain, mind, and behavior.

Research & Innovation

Our department is at the leading edge of discovery and a world-leader in functional neurocircuitry, neuromodulation, bipolar disorder, women's mental health, and digital psychiatry, among many others.

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Physician Wellness & 
Sustainability 

A central aim of our residency is to help each resident thrive personally and professionally, while living one's truest self.

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Mentorship and Sponsorship

Mentorship and Sponsorship are important components of the resident experience, providing a framework for growth, development, and pursuit of passions in psychiatry.

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Training with Intention

We are dedicated to training psychiatrists who are thoughtful, adaptable, and attuned to the world around them.

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Cutting Edge Sub-Specialty Care

Residents get exposure to a vast array of psychiatry sub-specialties including neuropsychiatry, psychosocial oncology, transplant psychiatry, women's mental health, critical care psychiatry, and many others.

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Protected Time for Scholarship 

Every week residents have one half-day of didactics and one half-day of  protected time away from clinical duties for research, writing, and other forms of  scholarship.

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Department Growth and Integration

We are pleased to announce that the Departments of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have merged into a single, integrated Department of Psychiatry under the umbrella of the Mass General Brigham health system. The merger of our academic medical centers will bring new opportunities for clinical, research, educational, and service collaborations.


The Brigham and Women’s/Harvard Medical School (BWH/HMS) Psychiatry Residency Program and the Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital (MGH/McLean) Psychiatry Residency Program are distinct, exceptional programs affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

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