“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, DO, former 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 Baker, MD, former Chief Resident, currently a staff psychiatrist at the Richmond McGuire VA Medical Center

“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, MD, former Chief Resident, currently on VCUHS Consultation/Liaison Faculty

“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, MD, former Chief Resident, currently an Attending Psychiatrist at St. Bernards Behavioral Health in Jonesboro, Arkansas

“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, MD, former Chief Resident, currently an Attending Psychiatrist at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia doing Inpatient, Outpatient, Alcohol and Drug Rehab.

“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, MD, former Chief Resident, currently completing her Child and Adolescent Fellowship at the VCU Virginia Treatment Center for Children.

“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, MD, former Chief Resident, currently on VCUHS Inpatient Psychiatry Faculty

“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, MD, former Chief Resident. After residency, he completed a practicum year in preventive medicine at VCU, then a fellowship in psychosomatic medicine at Oregon Health and Science University. He is now working as psychiatrist/ medical director for the Fresno County (California) Perinatal Mental Health Program.