University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
About This Program
We are dedicated to training competent and compassionate child and adolescent psychiatrists who practice and contribute to evidence-based medicine to meet the growing mental health care needs of children and families. After completing our training program, our graduates are prepared for a diverse range of careers, including academic medicine, inpatient and outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry, community mental health, collaborative care, telehealth and many other specialized areas.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cassie Daye Karlsson, MD, BS
Univ of Kansas Wichita
Primary Program Contact
Shelly Small
Univ of Kansas Sch of Med-Wichita
Locations
Univ of Kansas Wichita
Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Scienc
1010 N Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
1010 N Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214-3199
3600 E Harry St
Wichita, KS 67218-3713
1001 N Minneapolis St
Wichita, KS 67214
550 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214-4976
940 N Waco Ave
Wichita, KS 67203
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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