University of Calgary Psychiatry is a mid-size, collegial program  serving a diverse and rapidly growing population within Calgary zone through 5 major acute care hospitals and multiple clinics.

–       The program prioritises learning opportunities over service-based learning, and has a rich curriculum delivered weekly during protected academic time (2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month are academic full days, the other Thursdays are academic half days)

–       Early exposure to internationally recognized and award-winning simulation training, OSCE and STACER style examinations ensures robust clinical skill development.

–        Regularly collected resident feedback is constantly shaping the teaching experience.

–       Multiple opportunities for involvement in advocacy, leadership, teaching and research.

–       Extensive training provided in various psychotherapy modalities, such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and family therapy.

–        The program prides itself in maintaining a very supportive and collegial culture, where residents across the years and psychiatrists get a chance to interact outside of clinical settings. Residents from all five years attend semi-annual residency retreats (including one overnight retreat). There are plenty of opportunities to meet staff through many other formal and informal events.

–       Vertical mentorship model connects trainees across residency years and each cohort is overseen by a staff psychiatrist. Guidance is provided in achieving learning goals and progressing through milestones set out by the Royal College.

–    Life in Calgary, a metropolis with a population of 1.4 million, offers a breadth of experiences. Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast, or a foodie, the City has something to offer for everyone.

–      The program offers three out of four subspecialties recognized in Canada, including Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.

–        Historically high graduate retention rate due to excellent employment opportunities.

–       Addictions, Early Psychosis Treatment Service, Family Therapy, Mood Disorders and Psychosocial Oncology fellowships offer opportunities to gain experience beyond the foundational psychiatry residency program.

–       We created a video to highlight the many strengths of our program and to provide further information regarding the U of C Psychiatry Program. Click here for more information:

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