Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

1. Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree.
2. Applicants must complete at least three years of Psychiatry Residency in an ACGME-accredited program by June 30, 2027.
3. Applicants must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2, and 3.
4. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
5. Applicants must register through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

The UCLA Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior offers an accredited Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship focused on assessing and treating children and adolescents with mental health conditions. Training includes inpatient psychiatry, outpatient specialty clinics, emergency consultations, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, community mental health, and research opportunities. The program offers clinical, community-focused, and research tracks to prepare fellows for clinical practice, leadership, and academic careers.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), official medical school transcripts, USMLE or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) Steps 1–3 scores, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, a letter from the Program Director or Associate Program Director, passport photograph, and Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Register through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
4. Applications for the current listed cycle open July 15, 2026, and the deadline is September 30, 2026. Interviews are scheduled for October–November 2026.