WHAT OUR RESIDENTS SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Here are some comments from our residents about the things
that attracted them to the general psychiatry program at MCV
Hospitals, Virginia Commonwealth University:
 “What
impressed me the most was the warm and inviting atmosphere.
The residents all appeared to be happy in the program and
the camaraderie amongst the residents is excellent. I have
been very pleased with the approachability of the faculty
and their commitment to teaching.”
--Aarti Kapur,
M.D., PGY-3 Resident
 “The
diversity of the patient population that is seen through the
various inpatient and outpatient settings affiliated with
our program is unmatched, as is the breadth of the interests,
approaches, and theoretical backgrounds of our faculty.”
--Chris Kogut, M.D.,
PGY-4, Chief Resident
“I found that MCV-VCU offered a comprehensive approach
to psychiatry. My interest in having as many tools in my possession
to offer is met here.”
--Rosa
Morales-Theodore, M.D., PGY-2 Resident
 “Having
gone to VCU School of Medicine, I was well acquainted with
the Department of Psychiatry, and was truly impressed. As
an integral part of a major medical center that provides extensive
indigent care and has a busy Level I Trauma Emergency Department,
the VCU Psychiatry Residency program gives residents an opportunity
to see a tremendous range of psycho-pathology and to care
for patients truly in need.”
--Joel
Moran, M.D., PGY-4, Chief Resident
 “When
I began to consider a training site, I knew that I wanted
to find out more about VCU. I learned that this program is
a great balance of patient care and academics, that both psychotherapy
and biologic interventions are valued and taught, that residents
& faculty are diverse in ethnicity, age, background &
interests, and that my unique background was valued &
respected.”
--Christine
Neal, M.D., PGY-3 Resident
(and former Obstetrician/Gynecologist)
 “What
is nicest about VCU Psychiatry is that all of these excellent
programs are tied together by a diverse array of fabulous
people and in a very friendly and comfortable work environment.
I was initially worried that VCU’s location in Richmond
might be a negative. On the contrary, my wife (who is from
Southern California) and I have fallen in love with this city.”
--Rob Oldham, M.D.,
PGY-4, Chief Resident
 “We
are a well-rounded teaching program, and we learn about how
biological, psychological and social factors affect mental
illness, as well as how they can all be integrated into a
comprehensive treatment plan for patients. This program has
taught me how to be a solid therapist, and combine psychotherapy
and medication management into an efficient and compassionate
combination of treatment.”
--Kate
Smith, D.O., Chief Resident 2006-07, New Faculty Member
 “Choosing
a suitable residency program is a daunting task. I wanted
to be in a University based program that provides ample opportunities
to see the multitude of psychiatric conditions, and to learn
from a diverse, well-qualified attending staff. VCU is well
known for its cutting edge research in schizophrenia, psychiatric
genetics and epidemiology.”
--Gene Sun, M.D.,
PGY-3 Resident
 “I
chose VCU for several reasons. First and foremost, teaching
is a priority at VCU. VCU has a “holistic” approach
to psychiatry. Here, rather than focus on only one or two
schools of thought, we are exposed to many. The psychology,
biology, and sociology of disease are all emphasized here.
Therefore, you are given all of the skills necessary to be
a well-rounded psychiatrist.”
--Eloise Weeks,
M.D., PGY-2 Resident
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