Education and Training

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is an academic leader in the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows.

 

Residency in Psychiatry

The four-year Residency in Psychiatry directed by Lauren Spring, MD, offers a balanced clinical and academic program that prepares physicians for clinical practice or advanced studies in clinical practice or research.

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Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiary is a two-year program directed by Lauren Spring, MD. The program provides comprehensive clinical training centered on a strong foundation of knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes.

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Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry

The Fellowship is Geriatric Psychiatry is a one-year program directed by Nikhil Palekar, MD, that provides dedicated experiences in inpatient, long-term care, outpatient, ECT, and consultation-liaison psychiatry at Stony Brook Medicine and several community settings.

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Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

The Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, directed by Brian Bronson, MD, provides its graduates with the clinical experience, skill and confidence to function as leaders of psychiatric services for medically complex patients.

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Education of Medical Students

The Department of Psychiatry plays a major role in the education of Stony Brook medical students by providing foundational courses, a third year clerkship and specialty rotations.

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