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
Podcast: International effort aims to help those at risk for serious psychiatric illness (Links to an external site)
Exercise didn’t help brain function in older people, surprising study results show (Links to an external site)
Expert faculty who lead a tradition of excellence
Patricia Cavazos-Rehg, PhD
Expert in mental health epidemiology, policy, social media and risk behaviors
Adam Kepecs, PhD
Expert in the basic science underlying cognition and decision making impacted by psychiatric disorders
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 many unique opportunities as a PGY-2, including an eating disorder rotation, participating in neurosteroid infusions for post-partum depression, and a forensic psychiatry elective.
Jeff Carley, MD
PGY2 Resident
What I really love most about this program is the support, teaching, and friendship from my fellow co-residents. Faculty members also provide a vast wealth of knowledge across multiple areas of psychiatry.
Stephanie Wiafe, MD
PGY3 Resident
Our program offers a great blend of autonomy and support. We have the tools we need to learn and prepare for independent practice, and faculty members are always available and eager to help. Residents across all years not only work well together but form lasting friendships. I know I am being well prepared to succeed in a fascinating and ever-changing field.
Maddie Nykamp, MD
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.
