Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

1. Hold a Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
2. Complete a residency in Neurology, Psychiatry, or Child Neurology accredited by an accepted accrediting body.
3. Submit a current curriculum vitae.
4. Provide a personal statement describing interest in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.
5. Submit two letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director, according to the current application instructions.
6. Be prepared to participate in clinical training involving cognitive, language, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric disorders

The Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship is offered by the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. The program provides specialized clinical training in cognitive, language, and behavioral disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological and psychiatric conditions. Fellows work with clinical teams at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Dorothy Adler Geriatric Assessment Center and the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System. Training includes specialty clinics, research projects, faculty mentorship, and academic conferences.

1. Applicants must prepare a current curriculum vitae, a personal statement explaining their interest in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, and two letters of recommendation, including one from their residency program director.
2. Applicants should email all application materials.
3. The program states that applications for the 2028–2029 fellowship cycle will begin in September 2026.
4. Applicants should contact the fellowship team to confirm current availability, deadlines, and any additional application requirements.