Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

1. Applicants must have completed 3–4 years of Adult Psychiatry residency.
2. Applicants must have graduated from a medical school recognized by the State of California within the last 3 years. If graduated earlier, candidates must have worked in a clinical setting for at least 2 years within the last 5 years, including at least 1 year of clinical experience in the United States.
3. International medical graduates must have valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification and scores for United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), and Step 3.
4. Candidates must pass a criminal background check before starting at UTHSC.
5. The program offers J-1 visas only and does not sponsor H visas.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is a two-year program providing comprehensive training in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents across inpatient and outpatient settings. The first year emphasizes foundational child and adolescent psychiatry through rotations at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Lakeside Behavioral Health. The second year expands clinical experience through areas including forensic psychiatry, substance use, neurology, applied behavior analysis, school-based development, and outpatient consultation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Fellows also participate in outpatient and psychotherapy clinics, weekly didactics, journal clubs, and board preparation, with opportunities for professional development and physician wellness.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the required photograph, personal statement, medical school transcript, Dean's Letter, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) scores, and 3 letters of recommendation.
3. The program reviews applications and selects candidates for the fellowship selection process.
4. Fellowship positions are offered through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
5. Selected candidates must complete the required criminal background check before beginning training.