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psychiatry residencies

Psychiatry residencies are specialized training programs for medical doctors who want to become psychiatrists, focusing on mental health. After medical school, residents work for several years under supervision, learning to diagnose and treat mental illnesses through medication, therapy, and other interventions. They gain experience with a variety of conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, as well as working with diverse patient populations. This hands-on training prepares them to provide comprehensive mental health care in hospitals, clinics, or private practice, ensuring they develop clinical skills, medical knowledge, and professionalism necessary for independent practice as psychiatrists.