The Department of Psychiatry was established in the Fall of 2008 as part of the new FIU College of Medicine.

Vision: The Department of Psychiatry seeks the pursuit of emotional, behavioral and physical health through quality education, superior health care, and the development and dissemination of science based innovation.

Mission: To provide excellence in education, research and clinical services.

Departmental Values:

• Promote independent and lifelong learning
• Provide exemplary, evidence based patient services through the application of medical knowledge to patient care
• Foster academic quality and provide education of the highest standard
• Seek the advancement of research
• Maintain honesty and integrity
• Seek excellence in everything we do