UNC Department of Psychiatry | Department of Psychiatry

Train with UNC Psychiatry

“All of you faculty have given me the structure and the freedom to find my own style and to feel comfortable and well-trained doing the best that I can in the service of the patients that I get to work with and so what I’ve learned from this group of really smart, warm, approachable faculty is how to be just that, Dr. Dickson.”
Katherine Dickson, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘23
“I remember coming here to interview five years ago in person and having my tour and I remember thinking to myself, the people here really love what they do. Throughout my experience here whatever specialty, whatever niche they’re in, people really love the field, they love their patients and that’s the kind of mentorship I was seeking. That’s the kind of role models I wanted and the type of physician I want to be. Thank you all, I had a blast in residency, I loved it! and would recommend.”
Will Novey, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘24
“It’s hard for me to find words to describe how much UNC means to me. I have been at UNC a long time- undergrad, medical school, residency, and now fellowship at UNC and I feel like I grew up here. I feel like you all are my family, you have touched my heart in so many ways and really shaped me into the person I am. I’m so grateful to have trained here.”
Katie Weinel, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘21
“Dr. Dawkins, thank you for leading the program with such grace and being a wonderful representative for women, especially black women, I appreciate all your support. My grandfather used to say everything was lovely, and that’s exactly what UNC was.”
Bianca Waters, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘21
“I truly could not have asked for a more pleasant and enjoyable residency experience. Only at UNC could I have had such high quality training and the time to get enough sleep, workout, binge my favorite shows and spend quality time with my cat.”
Nick Ma, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘23
“The past four years have been some of the most challenging and rewarding years of my life. I’ve grown and changed in so many ways I’ve never thought possible and I’m grateful for all of you who helped me along on that journey to become the kind of doctor that I wanted to be. The faculty have all been incredible and I’m grateful for you all!”
Noah Goldstein, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘23
“I quickly fell in love with the program on my interview day and was thrilled to have matched here. These last four years have shaped me in ways I did not know were possible. Gratitude" is the word that comes to mind when I think about UNC psychiatry. UNC's training opened my eyes to a wide breadth and depth of subspecialities.”
Surabhi Kasera, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘22
“Reflecting back over the past 4 years of residency, I know that I am truly fortunate be part of UNC. I enjoyed my training. I had such amazing educational opportunities to develop as an educator and clinician. I am so grateful to have been part of a wonderful and supportive culture!”
Samuel Lindner, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘21
“I’ve been lucky to have incredible faculty to look up to during the last four years. I love seeing different examples that I want to incorporate into my own practice and I feel like I'm taking a piece of each of them with me.”
Shelby Register, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘21
“It has been really such an honor to do my fellowship in the consultation liaison Department of Psychiatry at UNC and such a privilege and a joy to work with faculty with Consultation Liaison division and Women’s Mental Health, you all have been so wonderful... I’ve really enjoyed my time at UNC. It has truly been such a pleasure to be part of the fellowship program here.”
Erin Brooks, MD
Consult Liaison Fellow, ‘20
“UNC Psychiatry offered me incredibly strong and diverse clinical training opportunities, though it was the experiences the department allowed me to create that are most meaningful to me. I was able to have protected time to explore my interests in curriculum development, education, and clinical informatics while being afforded elective opportunities to gain admission to my preferred fellowship program. The degree to which the department listens to residents' input is truly remarkable and allows for the collaborative and collegial environment at UNC”
Evan Vitiello, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘20
“I knew immediately after my interview that UNC was the environment I wanted to train in for general psychiatric residency. UNC Psychiatry is at the forefront of innovative and evidence-based care, while also focusing on compassionate, patient-centered, and safe care for diverse and medically-complex patients. The training is rigorous and yet the collegiality of the trainees and faculty promote a very friendly and relaxed environment. Ranking UNC #1 was easily one of the best academic and professional decisions I’ve ever made. It is truly an honor to call my UNC mentors and co-residents colleagues and friends!”
Rachel Frische, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘19
“I think we are a department that uniquely prioritizes resident education and I know that it is done with intention, so I appreciate you for the gift you have given us as trainees. Dr. Dawkins and Li were monumental in me coming to UNC, from the first contact I knew UNC was a place that promoted directness and passion about education as well as collegiality and from my first impression now, looking back four years I can say that’s all come to fruition.”
Amanda Sanders, MD
General Adult Residency, ‘21

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From the Chair

Founded in 1952, after almost 75 years our Department continues to welcome new faculty and trainees, expanding even as adhere to our core mission of improving the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians. We are committed to the providing the care and making the discoveries that will improve the lives of our patients. I am deeply inspired by our institution and our faculty and am excited for the future! Thank you for your interest in our department. – Chair, Dr. Warren Taylor

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