Welcome from Our Chairman
The Department of Psychiatry at The University of Iowa is committed to excellence in teaching. Our faculty includes some of the world's most distinguished investigators whose presence contributes to a spirit of inquiry. Their cutting edge research provides residents with the latest information about the causes and treatments for many of the major mental disorders. Residents have an opportunity to learn and ask questions of leaders in the fields of schizophrenia, mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and geriatric disorders to name a few. Faculty members receive high marks for their teaching and for providing high quality patient care.
The Department is committed to teaching. Teaching occurs through didactic courses and seminars, but also through informal interactions. A casual atmosphere encourages interaction between residents and faculty. Faculty members are approachable and readily available for advice, consultations, and research collaborations. Many residents have published the results of research projects or literature reviews under the supervision of a faculty member, an activity that provides another valuable educational experience.
Our goal is to provide residents with a broad education that will prepare them for life-long self-learning and dedication to the practice of psychiatry at the forefront of evolving knowledge. We seek to provide residents with a variety of educational experiences so that they may choose among the many available career options. Our residents consistently score high on national examinations and frequently receive national awards. The success of former residents in both clinical practice and academic settings attests to their quality and to the effectiveness of our training program.
Dr. Robert G. Robinson
Penningroth Professor and Head
Department of Psychiatry