PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PSYCHIATRY
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
MISSION & VISION
The Psychiatry Residency training program at Mission Community Hospital exists to offer compassionate, quality healthcare and provide the impactful didactic and clinical training designed to meet the vast needs of a very diverse, underserved population in the San Fernando valley. Our mission is to make lives better by preparing our residents to become exceptional Psychiatrists who provide the highest quality healthcare for every patient. Our dedication to training and modeling a diligent work ethic, proper medical etiquette, and strong learning values, will prepare our residents to become significant contributors to the next generation of exceptional psychiatrists who are held to the highest standards.
Welcome to the
Psychiatry Residency Program
An important part of our program is nurturing an environment where you will be able to explore what motivates you, surround yourself with people who will inspire you, and discover which areas of the medical profession are most personally and professionally satisfying to you. And our continual efforts to provide a balance between personal renewal and professional growth makes our Psychiatry resident program a dynamic place to learn and grow.
Our residents, faculty and staff are the very heart of our program and, therefore, we desire to create a friendly and supportive team-focused experience where every resident feels welcomed and respected. Here at MCH, diversity and inclusion are more than words, they are commitments that are an important part of our program culture. And we are passionate about providing you with one of the finest training programs in resident Psychiatry.
Psychiatry Residency Curriculum
During their training, residents must meet the ACGME Psychiatry residency education accreditation requirements and eligibility requirements for Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Specific required educational experiences for psychiatry residency training vary by program, although several months are spent in required rotations in each of the following areas: inpatient psychiatry, primary care, and outpatient psychiatry.
After two weeks of orientation, which begins in mid-June, a typical schedule for Year 1 includes:
- 6 blocks Inpatient Psychiatry
- 4 blocks Primary Care
- 2 blocks Neurology
- 1 block Emergency Psychiatry
Our second-year residents expand on their knowledge and experience through additional specialty rotations while increasing their daily continuity patient visits. They also serve as supervisory residents during the inpatient medicine months, and opportunities to explore areas of interest are also provided through the electives process.
- 5 blocks Inpatient Psychiatry
- 2 blocks Consultation Liaison
- 2 blocks Emergency Psychiatry
- 2 blocks Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- 1 block of Addiction Psychiatry
- 1 block Elective
Third year residents spend considerable time preparing for their transition into private practice by playing an increasing leadership role in the care of their patients and with the interdisciplinary care team.
- 11 blocks Outpatient Psychiatry
- 1 block Forensics Psychiatry
- 1 block Geriatrics Psychiatry
Our fourth-year residents expand on their knowledge and experience through specialty rotations while increasing their daily continuity patient visits.
- 13 blocks Elective/Selective
What makes our Program "Special"
Personal Care
As a fully-equipped, smaller community hospital we are able to excel in providing very personal care to our patients and our residents;
Outstanding Faculty
We have a very supportive, approachable faculty who will genuinely care for your ongoing development as a physician and person;
Meeting the Needs of the Underserved
Because we operate within a diverse socio-economic area, you will have the opportunity to care for patients from various backgrounds, health issues, and personal needs;
Quality Service
Our behavioral health services provide the very highest quality care for our patients along with a personal connection with family members as well;
EXCEPTIONAL INPATIENT CLINIC
Our 60-bed inpatient behavioral health unit provides an exceptional place to learn and grow.
EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING
You will receive the highest quality, evidence-based training that will support your life-long learning commitment.
Great location to live and work
We are located near all that Los Angeles has to offer; beaches, snow skiing, amusement parks, outdoor activities, great weather year-round… and so much more!
Get to know us
Our broad-based teaching program trains residents to become outstanding doctors and leaders who
will go to provide exceptional care for their patients and their community.
We are committed to ...
We are committed to cultivate a culture of quality service where our residents learn practical patient care skills while working closely with our faculty members and support staff. Our experienced physicians are highly regarded professionals within the medical community and will provide exceptional guidance throughout your residency experience.
An important part of our program is nurturing an environment where you will be able to explore what motivates you, surround yourself with people who will inspire you, and discover which areas of the medical profession are most personally and professionally satisfying to you. And our continual efforts to provide a balance between personal renewal and professional growth makes our Residency Programs a dynamic place to learn and grow.
Our residents, faculty and staff ...
Our residents, faculty, and staff are the very heart of our program and, therefore, we desire to create a friendly and supportive team-focused experience where every resident feels welcomed and respected. Here at MCH, diversity, and inclusion are more than words, they are commitments that are an important part of our Residency program culture. And we are passionate about providing you with one of the finest training programs.
Mission Community Hospital is located in the heart of the vast San Fernando Valley, just north of downtown Los Angeles. The communities we care for are largely populated with underserved individuals and families with enormous healthcare needs. Many are hesitant to seek professional medical care due to a variety of socioeconomic, language, and cultural barriers. However, at MCH we continually work to overcome those barriers and meet the needs in our community by providing the highest quality of care in a compassionate manner.
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