Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

1. Applicants must hold a recognized medical degree, such as Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
2. Applicants must complete three years of General Psychiatry Residency training in the United States before entering the fellowship.
3. Applicants must have passed the required United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2, and 3, or the applicable Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) examinations. Applicants who have not passed Step 3 or Level 3 may not be interviewed or ranked until a passing score is received.
4. Applicants must complete three Clinical Skills Verification examinations during general psychiatry residency before they can be ranked for a fellowship position.
5. International medical graduates must meet the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification requirements and provide the required California postgraduate training eligibility documentation or a valid California medical license.
6. Applicants must meet California medical licensure requirements before starting the fellowship.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine provides advanced training in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. The University of California San Diego is a public research university in La Jolla, California, known for medical education and scientific research. Its School of Medicine offers specialized clinical training and research opportunities across various medical fields. The fellowship provides experience in child and adolescent mental health, psychotherapy, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, emergency psychiatry, and community-based treatment, preparing physicians for specialized clinical practice and academic careers.

1. Submit a completed application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), including a curriculum vitae, personal statement, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, medical school transcript, diploma, and examination scores.
2. Arrange for the psychiatry residency program director or associate program director to submit the required Report of Performance Form and Attestation Form directly to the fellowship program.
3. Submit three to four letters of recommendation through ERAS. One must be from the residency program director, and at least one should be from a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
4. Select the Traditional Track, Community Track, or both when applying.
5. Attend an interview if selected. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
6. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) fellowship match and submit the preferred track rankings before the deadline.
7. Complete California medical licensing, credentialing, and institutional appointment requirements before joining.