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The University of Maryland / Sheppard Pratt residency program aims to help cultivate the next generation of leaders in the field.

We train clinicians of the utmost excellence, who are culturally sensitive, practice evidence-based psychiatry and are confident in working in multiple settings.

Through our recruitment efforts, we attract a diverse, highly qualified, and motivated resident group. Our program prepares residents to feel comfortable diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

Given our multiple training sites (including a university hospital, state hospitals, a Veterans Affairs hospital, and a stand-alone psychiatric facility – Sheppard Pratt), residents have opportunities to participate in the care of patients across the diagnostic spectrum, guided by nationally-recognized specialists.

After training, our residents emerge as highly competent professionals, going on to practice in a variety of settings, including fellowships, administration, private practice and academia/research.

Our department is committed to serving our patient population and being an active presence in the community. Our residents are strong advocates for the patients they serve and are invested in aiding with departmental efforts to enhance outreach.

In addition, the department maintains an ongoing commitment to resident and faculty wellness, as well as to furthering representation of minority groups and remaining active in social justice causes.

Training Overview

The University of Maryland Medical Center/Sheppard Pratt's Psychiatry Residency Program is structured to prepare you to succeed in your career. Learn more about what to expect in each year of the residency, and also take a look at a sample rotation schedule and resident hours and call schedule.

Typical Day's Schedule

Inpatient Schedule

  • 7:30 am – 8 am: Arrive on site, Preround/check charts
  • 8 am: Receive sign-out from night float
  • 8 am – 10 am: Walk rounds with attending, residents, and medical students
  • 10 am – 11 am: Interdisciplinary rounds with social work, occupational therapy, nursing, residents, attendings, and medical students
  • 11 am – 12 pm: Place orders, follow up on consults, write notes, teaching time
  • 12 pm – 1 pm: lunch (noon conference and/or chief rounds on some days)
  • 1 pm – 4 pm: Place orders, follow up on consults, write notes, new admissions, teaching time
  • 4 pm – 5 pm: Sign-out to on call resident
  • 5 pm: Finish up work and leave for the day

Outpatient Schedule

  • 8 am – 8 am: Arrive on site, Prepare for patient visits, Paperwork
  • 8 am – 12 pm: 30 - 60-minute patient visits, 60 – 120-minute new evaluations, supervision (clinic, administrative, psychotherapy, group therapy and couples/family therapy)
  • 12 pm – 1 pm: lunch/administrative time (noon conferences on some days)
  • 1 pm – 4:30 pm: 30 - 60-minute patient visits, supervision (clinic, administrative, psychotherapy, group therapy and couples/family therapy), child clinic one day per week
  • 4:30 pm – 5 pm: administrative time, leave for the day

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