The author notes that the end of the postresidency military obligation
necessitates earlier career decision making for the senior psychiatric
resident. This problem is seen to be exacerbated by the eclectic nature of
most psychiatric training. Issues for residents include the problem of role
models and the "senior resident syndrome," the decision of whether to
maintain their university affiliation, the role of private practice,
questions of clinical maturity, etc. The author believes that programs must
be developed to systematically and objectively present to residents the
data that now exist regarding multiple career options.Abstract Teaser