The Psychiatry Residency Program at SBH Health System offers unique training opportunities by leveraging our unique location in the Bronx. Our residents are prepared for the future of psychiatric practice by:
With a legacy of over 150 years, SBH Health System, located near Fordham University, is committed to two core missions: delivering the highest quality of care to our community and promoting the career development of our faculty, trainees, and staff.
Welcome to the SBH Psychiatry Residency Program.
Welcome to the Psychiatry Residency Program at SBH Health System.
We are delighted to welcome you to the Psychiatry Residency Program at SBH Health System. Thank you for your interest in our training program and for taking the time to explore what we have to offer.
Our residency program is dedicated to developing the next generation of thoughtful, compassionate, and highly skilled psychiatrists. We offer a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that prepares residents to provide excellent psychiatric care across diverse populations and settings. Our training philosophy emphasizes not only clinical excellence but also the importance of cultural diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, academic inquiry, and holistic well-being.
At SBH Health System residents benefit from a wide range of clinical experiences—ranging from acute inpatient psychiatry and consultation-liaison services to outpatient care, addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and community mental health. We are proud to serve a richly diverse patient population and are committed to advancing health equity and social justice through psychiatry.
Our faculty are passionate educators, researchers, and mentors who are deeply invested in resident development. In addition to outstanding clinical training, we offer robust support for resident wellness, scholarly activities, and individualized professional growth.
Whether you are taking your first steps toward psychiatry or continuing a lifelong passion, we welcome you to explore what sets our program apart. Together, we strive to shape a more compassionate, equitable, and innovative future in mental health care.
Please explore our website to learn more about our curriculum, rotations, faculty, and application process. We hope to meet you on your journey toward becoming a psychiatrist
Sincerely,
Lizica Troneci, MD
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Resident Wellness at SBH
We offer a wealth of resources to ensure a smooth transition into our residency programs. We also provide detailed wellness information, highlighting the support systems in place to maintain your physical and mental health during your residency.
The Psychiatry Residency Program at SBH is an ACGME-accredited, four-year training program providing diverse clinical experiences across the lifespan, from childhood to older adulthood.
Our program emphasizes:
As a program family, we support one another through every challenge. The knowledge and hands-on experience our residents gain is invaluable and unsurpassed.
Throughout your training, you will gain hands-on experience across a myriad of psychiatric subspecialties. Under the direct supervision of board-certified psychiatrists, you will treat your own patients in the following areas:
Throughout your training, you will gain hands-on experience across a myriad of psychiatric subspecialties. Under the direct supervision of board-certified psychiatrists, you will treat your own patients in the following areas:
We offer a wide range of opportunities for professional development and scholarly activity:
Our residency program offers a structured, progressive curriculum with the following core rotations:
PGY 1
PGY 2
PGY 3
PGY 4
Our residency program benefits include:
Applications are accepted from graduates of MD and DO programs, and from graduates of equivalent medical programs.
To ensure the process of selecting residents is consistent with guidelines established by the ACGME, we maintain the following eligibility requirements:
Apply through ERAS for our categorical four-year program.
Applications are reviewed and interviews held from October through mid-December. Positions are offered outside the match.
For more information about applying for our Psychiatry Residency Program, contact:
Shirley Palmer
Program Coordinator, Psychiatry Residency Program
spalmer@sbhny.org
718-960-6159
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Apply through ERAS for our categorical four-year program.
Applications are reviewed and interviews held from October through mid-December. Positions are offered outside the match.
For more information about applying for our Psychiatry Residency Program, contact:
Shirley Palmer
Program Coordinator, Psychiatry Residency Program
spalmer@sbhny.org
718-960-6159
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Explore SBHThe Department of Psychiatry at SBH strives to improve the mental health and overall quality of life of our community’s diverse residents.
Our Adult Inpatient Service comprises two designated units with a total of 49 beds. It’s staffed by four psychiatrists, two clinical psychologists, one nurse practitioner, four social workers, three activity therapists and a number of nurses.
After they’re admitted, each patient is assigned to a treatment team that includes a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, primary nurse and activity therapist. This team oversees every aspect of the patient’s care.
During their admission, patients receive group and milieu therapies to help them cope with their illness and assist them in reducing their potential for relapse. They also may receive individual psychotherapy as needed.
As soon as a patient is admitted, discharge planning begins. The team works together to develop a safe and appropriate plan for the patient that will maximize their ability to function as independently as possible while reducing their potential for relapse. Follow-up and aftercare services are a crucial part of the discharge plan. SBH Behavioral Health provides these services for many patients.
Our Consultation-Liaison Service performs psychiatric evaluations on any patient admitted to another clinical service, such as surgery, pediatrics or emergency.
Through our outpatient programs, we provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive mental health services to adults and children starting at age 5. Services are provided by licensed social workers, mental health workers, a nurse and psychiatrists. Treatments, which include psychotherapy, crisis intervention and psychopharmacological services, are based on the individual needs of the patient after a thorough assessment and evaluation.
For adults, we treat and help manage: