| Aspect | Psychiatry Fellowship | Psychiatry Residency |
|---|
| Credentials | Completion of medical degree, residency in psychiatry, and fellowship certification | Medical degree and residency in psychiatry |
| Work Environment | Specialized clinical settings, academic institutions, research | General psychiatric practice, hospitals, clinics |
| Purpose | Subspecialty training in areas like child, addiction, or forensic psychiatry | General psychiatric training to become licensed |
Psychiatry fellowships provide specialized training after residency, focusing on specific areas within psychiatry. Residencies are the foundational training required to practice as a psychiatrist. Fellowships enhance expertise, while residencies establish general psychiatric competence.