Child and Adult Psychiatry Combined Track
Our combined training track allows matching at the same time into both General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. General Psychiatry training is typically 4 years but shortened to 3 years for residents moving into the 2-year Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, for a total of 5 years in training.
Through fast tracking, applicants who are certain their future will include child and adolescent psychiatry do not need to go through another cycle of applications and interviews for fellowship training. Track residents can have a more integrated and longitudinal approach to both general and child/adolescent outpatient experiences.
Graduates from our combined training track are qualified to treat children, adolescents, and the full range of adult patients. They are our most flexible physicians to address psychiatry's workforce needs.
“The thing I really love about Dallas is that it's such a huge city for all the different things that you would like to do. One of the things that it's very hard to know about a program is their culture. I have felt so loved and supported here, not just by my peers but also the program leadership. You have the opportunity to lean on everyone, feel supported, and really grow as a person and also as a resident.”
- Application Process
Application Website
We use ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service
All Application Packages Must Include:
- Personal Statement
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter)
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE or COMLEX Transcript
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a psychiatrist)
- CV
- Photograph
- ECFMG certificate (for International Medical Graduates only; we routinely sponsor J-1 visas and can discuss with applicants directly if they have specific questions about other visa sponsorship)
Other Items Needed
- Medical school diploma
- Visa documentation (if applicable; only J-1 visas are sponsored)
Additional Information
We must receive the completed application before we will interview (we conduct virtual interviews).
Please note that as part of the application and interview process for a potential residency position in our program, we are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and you would need to meet ACGME requirements for matriculation in our program.
Upon graduation from our residency training program, most of our graduates seek board certification from either the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. The process of board certification is separate from residency training and has additional requirements. Some board organizations require completion of all your education in an ACGME-accredited residency. Please contact the appropriate certifying board to understand your eligibility for board certification before accepting (if offered) a residency position at our institution
Sample Contracts, Salaries, Benefits
For more information or any questions, please contact our education team:
- Phone: 214-648-7312
- Fax: 214-648-7370
- psychiatry.education@utsouthwestern.edu
- Current Residents
PGY 1
Cheyenne Grubbs, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Aymun Razzak, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: UT Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Mackenzie Smiter, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of California Los Angeles
Medical School: Baylor College of MedicinePGY 2
Carrie Chen, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Kelsey Endari, M.D.
Undergraduate and Medical School: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Rachel Grushan, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Medical School: University of Minnesota School of MedicinePGY 3
Jasmine Liu-Zarzuela, M.D., M.P.H.
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of MedicineIsreal (Blad) Munoz, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Houston
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Judy Xue, M.D.
Undergraduate: Rice University
Medical School: UTSW
“Entering the program, I knew UT Southwestern Psychiatry would prepare me to confidently care for patients of all backgrounds. At UTSW, we rotate across an exceptional range of clinical settings, serving diverse patient populations at Parkland, Clements University Hospital, the VA, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, and many other sites. This breadth of experience, combined with the program’s outstanding research opportunities and mentorship, makes me confident that UTSW will foster my growth into a thoughtful, well-trained psychiatrist. Since starting residency, what has stood out to me most is how deeply supported I feel by the people here. From program leadership and faculty, to our chief residents and co-residents, I have felt extremely invested in, both professionally and personally. There is a rare sense of collegiality, collaboration, and kindness throughout the department, and resident voices are truly valued. We are consistently encouraged to share feedback and ideas, and our program leadership and chiefs make themselves readily available to listen, respond, and act on that input. This unique combination of rigorous, diverse training paired with genuine community has made UTSW an incredibly special place to train.”