Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program is required
• Applicants must have completed training in General Psychiatry before starting the fellowship
• Applicants must be eligible for Psychiatry board certification
• Candidates must meet U.S. training requirements and visa eligibility criteria
• Applicants who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or J-1 visa holders may be considered
• Must demonstrate interest in geriatric psychiatry and mental health care of older adults
• Required application documents include:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Three Letters of Recommendation (including one from the Psychiatry Residency Program Director)

The Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore is a 1-year ACGME-accredited clinical fellowship designed to provide advanced training in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders in older adults. The program offers comprehensive clinical exposure through rotations in inpatient geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, consultation-liaison psychiatry, palliative care, memory clinics, and outpatient geriatric psychiatry services. Fellows receive training in managing conditions such as dementia, cognitive disorders, mood disorders, and neuropsychiatric symptoms, along with opportunities for research, teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activities. The fellowship prepares trainees for ABPN subspecialty board certification in Geriatric Psychiatry and careers in academic or clinical practice.

1. Check Eligibility

• Ensure completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.

1. Prepare Application Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Three Letters of Recommendation (one must be from Psychiatry Residency Program Director)

1. Submit Application

• Submit all required application materials directly to the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program via email.
• The program does not participate in a centralized fellowship Match.

1. Application Review

• Fellowship faculty review applications based on academic background, clinical experience, and interest in geriatric psychiatry.

1. Interview Process

• Selected applicants are invited for virtual interviews with fellowship faculty.

1. Final Selection

• Candidates are selected based on qualifications, interview performance, and program suitability.

1. Offer & Joining Formalities

• Offers are issued on a rolling basis until fellowship positions are filled.
• Selected fellows complete credentialing and onboarding before starting training.