Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a global leader in research, training, and patient care. The Department:

Ranks continuously in the top 10 for National Institutes of Health funding in psychiatry
Received $83 million in active grants in 2024
Publishes more than 600 papers each year on average
Is one of the largest departments in the nation, with almost 400 faculty members
Encompasses over 60 centers, laboratories, and programs in our dynamic research portfolio

In collaboration across the Mount Sinai Health System, we offer an array of specialized diagnostic and patient care for all psychiatric conditions. From establishing new models of care to breaking down barriers in treatment access, we are working ensure that our patients are the drivers of everything we do. Across our four Manhattan campuses, the Department:

Treats nearly 200,000 outpatients and 6,000 inpatients annually
Oversees more than 200 inpatient psych beds and an additional 70 beds for the treatment of addiction

Our residencies, fellowships, and training opportunities include multiple psychiatry programs at several Mount Sinai Health System hospitals, with each leveraging the strengths of its particular location. Our residency program is of the top in the nation, and our National Institute of Mental Health-supported residency & PhD program is the first of its kind nationwide.

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Meet the Chair

René S Kahn, MD, PhD

System Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Professor, Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Health System

René Kahn is the Esther and Joseph Klingenstein Professor, System Chair of Psychiatry, and Inaugural Director of the Blau Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Kahn has published over 1100 research papers and was named Thomson Reuters’ highly cited researcher every year since 2015, representing ‘some of the world’s most influential scientific minds.’ One of his most important contributions to science has been to help provide the scientific foundation of the century-old postulate that schizophrenia debuts with cognitive dysfunction—preceding the onset of the first psychosis by more than a decade.

Training Programs

The Mount Sinai Hospital Psychiatry Residency

Triple Board Residency

Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Psychiatry Residency

T32 Clinical Neuroscience Research Fellowship

Autism Clinical Research Fellowship

VA Fellowships in Psychosis, Suicide, and Major Mental Illness

Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship of the Mount Sinai Health System

Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Seaver Autism Center Fellowships

Transgender Psychiatry Fellowship

Adult Psychology Internship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West

Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Adolescent Health Center Pre-Doctoral Internship

Our Leadership

René S Kahn, MD, PhD

System Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Rachel Yehuda, PhD

Vice Chair for Veterans Affairs

Joseph D Buxbaum, PhD

Vice Chair for Research

Antonia S New, MD

Vice Chair for Education

Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA

Vice Chair for Community Engagement

Jan Schuetz-Mueller, MD

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Mount Sinai Hospital

James Murrough, MD, PhD

Vice Chair for Clinical Research

Shilpa R Taufique, PhD

Vice Chair for Faculty Development

Carisa Kymissis, MD

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center

Maureen D. Martino, MD

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai

Grant E Mitchell, MD

Site Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health

Martin H Maurer, MD

Site Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai

Equity and Social Justice in Mental Health

The Impact of Trauma on Maternal Perinatal Mental Health

Breaking Barriers: Understanding Social Determinants of Mental Health Through Real-Life Cases

An Introduction to the Evidence Base Behind the DSM-5 Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI)

Psychoanalytic Discourse to the Social Ecological Model: Healing from Racial Trauma

Collaborative Practice with Clients Impacted by Carceral Systems

Scaling Up Psychosocial Interventions for Mental Health Problems

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Natalie Campen, MD, Former Chief Resident, Psychiatry Residency Program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

"I was immediately drawn to the Department of Psychiatry’s culture of curiosity, commitment to patient care, and supportive learning environment. As I have progressed through my training, I have benefitted from the balance of independent learning and guided supervision and mentorship that has allowed me to develop my skills as a physician, clinician, and overall well-rounded psychiatrist. I am confident in the knowledge and expertise that I have gained during my residency. In addition, and perhaps equally as important, I will graduate with a robust network of mentors, peers, and trusted colleagues within the field of psychiatry. "

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Natalie Campen, MD, Former Chief Resident, Psychiatry Residency Program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Eric Nestler, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Mount Sinai Health System

“Nothing would have a greater positive impact on humanity than conquering the brain disorders that cause mental illness. The Friedman Brain Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are most strongly committed to the research needed to achieve this important goal.”

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Natalie Campen, MD, Former Chief Resident, Psychiatry Residency Program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Eric Nestler, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Mount Sinai Health System

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Grant Mitchell, MD, Chair, Psychiatry, Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center

“The Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center represents a major investment to bring new models of behavioral health care to all members of our community, advance our understanding of mental illness through cutting-edge research, and educate future generations of healthcare professionals and leaders.”

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