Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

1. Applicants must have completed or be on track to complete an accredited General Psychiatry Residency.
2. Applicants must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 by the fellowship Match date.
3. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Georgia medical license.
4. Applicants must meet the fellowship's application and documentation requirements.
5. International medical graduates must submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) status report.
6. Applicants holding a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree must provide their Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) transcript.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is part of Emory University and is committed to medical education, clinical care, and research. The institution offers specialized residency and fellowship programs through its Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a two-year program that provides advanced training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders in children and adolescents. The program includes clinical experience, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, family-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration to prepare physicians to provide comprehensive psychiatric care for young patients.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Complete and submit the MyERAS application.
3. Submit at least three letters of recommendation, including one from the Psychiatry Program Director.
4. Submit a personal statement and current curriculum vitae.
5. Provide medical school transcripts and the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), also known as the Dean’s Letter.
6. Submit the completed Psychiatry Requirements Form and a wallet-size color photograph.
7. Arrange submission of the USMLE transcript through the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine applicants must submit their COMLEX transcript through the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).
8. International medical graduates must submit their ECFMG status report.
9. After the completed application is reviewed, eligible applicants may be invited for an interview with faculty and current fellows.
10. Participate in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Match process.
11. Obtain a valid Georgia medical license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license before starting the fellowship.