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-4 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., Psychosomatic Fellow

“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-3 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.,Graduated 2008, Inpatient Faculty

“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-4 Chief 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., Graduated 2008, Current Preventative Medicine 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-4 Chief 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-3 Resident