I wouldn't put it as strongly as "a residency program that focuses more on therapy will give you adaquate preperation for having a private practice in...

The nursing degree might help a little, but the important thing is really going to be the med school prerequisites. These will not necessarily be met...

Hi. I'd be happy to answer any questions I can, but I want to respect Admin' suggestion that questions be posted here so that all can get the benefit...

Oh, and also: I did benefit from training at a program that provided a strong background in psychotherapy theory and technique. It helps.

I'm not sure who you are addressing when you mention the person who wouldn't have gone to medical school if he wanted to do therapy. But for me, I se...

Yeah, I had a similar experience. I was always the guy that people in crisis were brought to in high school. Drug freak-outs, identity crises, famil...

Personally, I think psychiatry will stay in better shape if many psychiatrists remain interested in doing psychotherapy as one of numerous therapeutic...

These are great questions, ones I gave a lot of thought to before applying to med school so many years ago. OK, 22 years ago to be exact. I'm 45. {...