What our residents have to say...
"Deciding to pursue Med/Psych was one of the better decisions I have made in my life, and I am very grateful to be at KU for my training. At KU, we have a very close knit program where I can honestly say I consider everyone in our program my friend. I feel fully integrated with both the internal medicine and psychiatric departments, and socialize often with both of them! I often find that when I am on medicine I am appreciated for the extra boost I can offer in psychiatry and vice versa. Our staff have been a joy to work with and the fact that we have multiple Med/Psych staff members is extremely cool. I am so thrilled to be part of this up and coming specialty which I hope continues to grow here at KU." Lisa A. Shenkman, M.D., PGY3, Internal Medicine/Psychiatry
"The med/psych program has been a perfect fit for me. It quickly became apparent in medical school that the two specialties, although different, were interconnected more than I had previously thought. Here at KU, I feel that both programs fully treat me as one of their own. Whether in medicine or psychiatry, the other residents and staff greatly appreciate having someone with experience in both as part of the team." Stephen P. Tokraks, D.O., PGY2, Internal Medicine/Psychiatry
"Despite its challenges, completing the combined residency in internal medicine and psychiatry at KU has been a deeply rewarding experience. There is not only a strong camaraderie amongst the med/psych residents but we are well-integrated members of both individual departments as well. As the end of residency approaches, I know the years of hard work have paid off. Through my efforts to master these two distinct bodies of knowledge, I have developed into a very complete physician who is capable and well prepared for a long and successful career." Jay F. Banister III, M.D., PGY5, Internal Medicine/Psychiatry
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