Since its inception in 1969, the Department of Psychiatry at the University
      of California, San Diego has developed into one of the most innovative and
      productive academic departments of psychiatry in the country. This department
      encourages and supports training in research and includes research as part of
      the essential curriculum for all residents during their UCSD experience.
      Research-oriented grand rounds, seminars, and journal clubs are some of
      the opportunities provided by this department.

        For those residents who are interested in exploring academic research careers
      the department provides a world class Research Residency Training Track (RRTT)
      to blend clinical and research training. This RRTT provides research experience
      which is comprehensive, diverse and rigorous. The training integrates clinical
      phenomena with laboratory investigation.

        With dedicated research time increasing progressively throughout the
      residency, these residents obtain all of the same benefits of the essential clinical
      training provided to the non-RRTT participants, as well as the additional benefits
      of extensive research experience and research mentorship with internationally
      recognized experts.

        RRTT participants leave the residency with an outstanding education giving them
      the experience to enjoy the wide range of opportunities offered to those seeking
      careers in academic medicine. The RRTT is supported, in part, by the Department
      of Psychiatry and through an NIH grant specifically for the training of residents
      who wish to pursue academic research careers.

                                                
                                                      Neal R. Swerdlow M.D. Ph.D.
                                                           Professor of Psychiatry   
                                Contact: PsychRRTT@ucsd.edu for more information