Welcome to the Psychiatry Residency Training Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens)!
As the Program Director, it is a privilege to extend this introduction to a training environment where we prioritize compassionate patient care, academic excellence, and personal development. Our program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of psychiatrists—competent clinicians who also take on roles as insightful leaders, advocates, and lifelong learners.
Psychiatry stands at the forefront of some of medicine’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. As the demand for mental health services continues to grow and evolve, we are committed to training psychiatrists who are not only compassionate and skilled but also intellectually curious about the complexities of mental health. Our curriculum offers a thorough education in psychiatry, firmly rooted in evidence-based practices and enhanced by a wide array of clinical experiences.
The strength of our program lies in our people, characterized by a diverse patient population and a devoted faculty and staff. The various clinical settings at Queens Hospital Center and the surrounding community add further depth to our training. From inpatient care to community psychiatry, and from psychotherapy to integrated care models, our curriculum effectively merges the scientific foundations of psychiatry with the nuanced art of healing. Residents benefit from the exceptional resources available through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, providing unparalleled support for educational and scholarly pursuits.
At Queens Hospital Center, we foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, prioritizing your growth as a physician, psychiatrist, and leader. We value your input and view each resident as an essential partner in shaping the future of our program. We hope that many of you will find a lasting connection with our welcoming community and choose to build your careers here, contributing to the expansion of much-needed psychiatric services.
Thank you for considering our program. I look forward to the potential opportunity to work together in advancing the field of psychiatry and enhancing the well-being of our patients.
Best regards,
Sohal Shipu, MD, FAPA
Deputy Chief of Psychiatry
Director, Psychiatry Residency Training Program
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens)