Who we are
The Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine conducts research that defines psychiatry in the 21st century. We are educating clinicians and scientists who become leaders in the field and providing high quality clinical services to facilitate teaching and research.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
We know that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential for success in everything we do. That’s why we’ve established the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, focused on making this work a strong and integrated element of each of our mission areas.
Latest news
How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases? (Links to an external site)
Matthew Ellis PhD and Kevin Xu MD MPH Publish Research on Gabapentin in JAMA Psychiatry (Links to an external site)
Can Misel Kilciksiz, M.D. awarded ECFMG Well-being Grant for J-1 Physicians (Links to an external site)
Expert faculty who lead a tradition of excellence
I have grown incredibly along with all my co-residents. I have felt extremely accepted into our community of both residents and faculty, and there is always abundant support from the residents across all four years. I am looking forward to experiencing the unique opportunities in the PGY-2 year (ECT, eating disorders, perinatal) as well as starting research with our excellent faculty.
Joshua Hill, MD
PGY2 Resident
I have loved working with all of my co-residents — the program fosters an amazing culture of residents supporting and learning from one another! I’m also very excited to explore unique opportunities as a PGY-3, working in the outpatient adult and child clinics.
Jeff Carley, MD
PGY3 Resident
What I really love most about this program is the support, teaching, and friendships from my fellow co-residents. Faculty members also provide a vast wealth of knowledge across multiple areas of psychiatry.
Stephanie Wiafe, MD
Chief and PGY4 Resident
William Greenleaf Eliot Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Our shared mission is to bring new innovations to the prevention of psychiatric conditions of childhood as well as to deliver clinical psychiatric care and innovative treatment to children and adolescents.
Why we love St. Louis
Here you’ll find charming neighborhoods, vibrant cultural and culinary scenes, and plenty of fun for nature-lovers and urbanites alike – all packed into an incredibly affordable city.
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach fosters an exchange of ideas that increases our understanding of nervous system function and ultimately improves treatment for people with mental disorders.
