We surveyed 416 psychiatrists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical psychiatrist. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a psychiatrist?

Low

High

Working as a psychiatrist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that psychiatrists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

Can I learn to become a psychiatrist?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a psychiatrist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a psychiatrist?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a psychiatrist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for psychiatrists.