The Psychiatry Residency Program at Capital Health, part of a two-hospital system in Mercer County, New Jersey, offers a comprehensive and diverse training experience across a variety of clinical settings. The program is structured into 13 four-week blocks each year, providing residents with a balanced and varied exposure to different psychiatric subspecialties. Utilizing the New Innovations© residency management system, residents and faculty can easily access and manage their schedules, ensuring a fair distribution of workload and experiences throughout the four years of residency.
Inpatient Psychiatry Training Site
Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, New Jersey
Residents gain immersive experience in managing acute psychiatric disorders that require hospitalization. This rotation focuses on crisis stabilization, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with an emphasis on treating individuals with severe mental illness and comorbid conditions. Residents develop skills in diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and transitions of care, progressively gaining autonomy and leadership.
Consult-Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry Training Sites
Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, New Jersey
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, Pennington, New Jersey
This rotation offers specialized experience in assessing and managing psychiatric symptoms in medically ill patients. Residents collaborate with non-psychiatric providers to manage conditions such as delirium and somatic symptom disorders, fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and ethical reasoning in high-acuity environments.
Emergency Psychiatry Training Site
Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, New Jersey
Residents receive intensive training in managing psychiatric emergencies in acute settings. The rotation emphasizes rapid diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention, and collaboration with emergency services to equip residents with skills needed for high-pressure decision-making and interdisciplinary coordination.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training Site
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey
This rotation provides training in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents across various settings. Residents develop age-appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic skills, gaining familiarity with developmental psychopathology and family dynamics.
Ambulatory Psychiatry Training Site
Oaks Integrated Care, Trenton and Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Residents engage in longitudinal outpatient care, managing a diverse range of psychiatric disorders. The rotation emphasizes continuity of care, cultural competence, and recovery-oriented treatment, preparing residents to independently manage outpatient caseloads.
Geriatric Psychiatry Training Site
Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center, Toms River, New Jersey
This rotation focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in older adults, emphasizing the interplay between medical and psychiatric conditions. Residents develop expertise in managing conditions such as depression and dementia, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and caregiver support.
Addiction Psychiatry Training Site
Oaks Integrated Care, Trenton and Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Residents gain specialized experience in managing substance use disorders, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration. The rotation highlights the biological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, preparing residents to address the stigma faced by patients.
Forensic Psychiatry Training Site
Ann Klein Forensic Center, Trenton, New Jersey
This rotation provides exposure to the intersection of psychiatry and the legal system. Residents develop skills in competency evaluations and risk assessments, gaining familiarity with legal documentation and the responsibilities of psychiatric experts.
Additional Resources
- Dedicated case managers and social workers for coordinated patient care.
- Ancillary services including IV teams, phlebotomists, and diagnostic technicians.
- Comprehensive computerized patient record and radiology systems.
- Computerized Physician Order Entry System (CPOE).
- Internet and Wi-Fi access throughout the hospital.
- Cerner EMR and HIPAA-compliant secure text messaging.
The program's diverse pathology and comprehensive training prepares residents for leadership roles in various psychiatric subspecialties and fosters a well-rounded and in-depth understanding of mental health care.