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Department of Psychiatry

Administration

759 Chestnut Street, WG703
Springfield, MA 01199
Phone: 413-794-4235

Chair

  • Britta K. Ostermeyer, MD, MBA, DFAPA, Harold Grinspoon Endowed Chair of Psychiatry

Division Chiefs

Education Programs

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Psychiatry Residency

We believe strongly that learning occurs best in a setting of mutual respect and consideration for each other as colleagues. Balance of professional growth with other aspects of your life is essential.

Psychiatry Fellowships

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We’re committed to provide outstanding, comprehensive training in Child & Adolescent and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, preparing our Fellows to work in a variety of practice settings.

4th Year Electives for Medical Students

  • Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Psychiatric Consultation Medicine

Medical Student Core Clerkship

  • Psychiatry

Publications

View recent Department of Psychiatry publications in the Scholarly Commons database.

Western Mass: A Great Place to Live and Learn

With the amenities of a big city and the ambiance of a small town, Springfield is a beautiful slice of New England, with affordable communities, excellent quality of life, and abundant recreational and cultural amenities. Whether you're into history, art and culture, outdoor pursuits, or natural beauty, you'll never run out of things to do.

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