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As a psychiatrist, you’ll draw on your medical, scientific and interpersonal skills to work with people of all ages and from all walks of life. The treatment and support you provide will change lives.

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What is psychiatry?

What types of psychiatrist are there, and what's the day in a life of a psychiatrist like?

Becoming a psychiatrist

Find out about the practical steps you need to take, from medical school onwards.

Types of psychiatrist

There's a huge variety of roles available to psychiatrists. Watch our videos on each specialty.

Staying in psychiatry

Information to help your transition to specialist training, including if you take a break from training.

Why choose psychiatry?

Hear from psychiatrists working in areas from sports to cutting edge research.

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Our blog posts

How can deep brain stimulation help people with eating disorders? What role do psychiatrists play in supporting expectant mothers? Hear from trainees and consultants alike about the most rewarding aspects of their jobs.

Choose Psychiatry 2022: Special interest days as a Higher Trainee

Dr Samira Malik explains why being able to dedicate a day per week to a special interest during Higher Training is so valuable.

Dr Samira Malik 10 November, 2022
Choose Psychiatry 2022: Taking a break from training, and returning

Dr Raka Maitra, who took a career break and returned to Higher Training, discusses the benefits of a break, and the importance of returning.

Dr Raka Maitra 31 October, 2022
Choose Psychiatry 2022: Best decision of my life

Dr Marcin Ostrowski began training as a GP then switched to psychiatry and says it was the best decision of his life.

Dr Marcin Ostrowski 31 October, 2022
Choose Psychiatry 2022: Have I got what it takes to be a psychiatrist?

Kate Lovett, RCPsych Presidential Recruitment Lead, asks whether there’s really one type of person suited to the role of psychiatrist – or are there many?

Dr Kate Lovett 17 October, 2022