Become a psychiatrist

In this section you'll find information for people considering a career in psychiatry, as well as advice on what to do if you've already made your decision and want to know more.

Our Choose Psychiatry section will help you make your decision. It contains personal testimony and day in the life stories from psychiatrists at different stages of their career, as well as practical information about how to become a psychiatrist, pay, hours and other information.

If you've decided on a career in psychiatry, our information for sixth formers, medical students and foundation doctors explains what you can be doing to build your knowledge of psychiatry while you continue your studies or training.