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Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Residency Program

2023 Faculty and Staff Spring Retreat

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. It is our goal to provide a comprehensive clinical psychiatric training experience with an emphasis on the biopsychosocial model, community psychiatry, service to underserved populations, and scholarly activities. Our Residency Program has received the maximum accreditation status by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).


Deirdre Evans-Cosby, M.D.

Residency Program Director

Dr. Deirdre Evans-Cosby - Program Director

Dr. Deirdre Evans-Cosby

Program Director

Resident Life

Please enjoy this video created by one of our program's graduates, Dr. Jordan Howard which he made over the years in his life as a 91md传媒 of Medicine Psychiatry Resident.

 
Rhonda Reid, MD Graduate,
Former Chief Resident 

"As a chief resident, I was able to hone my pedagogical and administrative skills; I feel honored to have contributed to the education of our trainees. I look forward to the impact our residents will make as they grow as clinicians and leaders. After graduation, I plan to work as an inpatient psychiatrist in my home state of New York."

 
Cecilia Kwong, MD Graduate
Former Chief Resident

"During my time as chief resident, I have had the incredible privilege of working alongside a dedicated and inspiring team of faculty and residents. This leadership role has allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the department's mission of bridging gaps in mental healthcare, particularly by reducing stigma and addressing health disparities. My time in this position has deepened my passion for psychiatry, especially in advocating for marginalized communities and supporting my fellow residents in their growth as clinicians. Looking ahead, I am excited to continue my journey with a focus on interventional psychiatry, where I see tremendous opportunities to further impact the lives of my patients."

Curriculum

Our educational objectives are to train residents to develop a high degree of clinical competence, with a sound knowledge of general psychiatry and neurology. To expose resident to various subspecialties and schools of thought within the field of psychiatry. To train residents in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. To teach residents to recognize and address the needs of minorities and the underserved.

Training Sites

To provide the best training for our residents, we are affiliated with some of the most prestigious hospitals in and around the Atlanta area.

 
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Our Faculty and Staff

At the 91md传媒 Psychiatry Residency Program, you鈥檒l be surrounded by award-winning faculty who genuinely want to help you excel. You鈥檒l become a part of a group of able caregivers that advocates fiercely for our community and for each patient.

Dr. Deirdre Evans-Cosby

Deirdre Evans-Cosby, M.D.
Program Director

Sheril Kalarithara, M.D.

Sheril Kalarithara, M.D.
Associate Program Director

Dr. Kristian Jones

Kristian Jones, M.D.
Associate Program Director

Why 91md传媒 of Medicine

Listen as Graduate Medical Education Residents tell you more about why they chose to attend 91md传媒 of Medicine and what their experiences taught them.