New Department Research Council launching in 2025

Department News | April 30, 2025

We are soliciting interest from early career and established research faculty to join our soon to be established Department Research Council. The goal of the council will be to provide a dedicated forum to address challenges and opportunities related to the research mission of the department.



New behavioral health building planned for Harborview Medical Center

Department News | March 15, 2025

King County has procured a 1.6 acre site adjacent to the Harborview Medical Center campus to support the growth, consolidation, and colocation of Harborview's behavioral health services, which are a critical source of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services in Washington State.


Psychology residents match, 2025

Department News | March 15, 2025

Now in its 64th year, the Psychology Internship Program has once again successfully recruited a wonderful class of new residents who will begin their training with us on July 1, 2025.


Welcome to our new fellows!

Department News | March 15, 2025

We are excited to announce the next cohort of fellows who will be joining our department and the respective fellowship programs starting on July 1, 2025.


The impact of federal funding cuts on psychology training

Opinion | March 7, 2025

For 64 years, the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Psychology Internship Program has been at the forefront of preparing the next generation of doctoral-level clinical psychologists. These highly skilled professionals provide essential mental health care across a variety of healthcare settings. A devastating blow to the program came when the federal government abruptly announced a funding cut with just one week's notice, an announcement that coincided with the national match service deadline.



C-L Fellow receives Trainee Editorial Fellowship

Department News | January 30, 2025

James Lee, MD, one of our Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellows, has received Academic Psychiatry’s Trainee Editorial Fellowship. This award is an opportunity for psychiatry residents and fellows with demonstrated interest in education, scholarship, and leadership to expand their skills in scholarly publication.


Residency leadership restructure

Department News | January 30, 2025

With each new recruitment season, residency candidates ask about any upcoming major changes to the residency program. As we continue to review and assess the program’s structure and processes to enhance the learning environment and well-being of our residents, our next improvement strategy is to restructure the leadership of the program.