Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry

1. Applicants must complete an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited General Psychiatry Residency before starting the fellowship.
2. Applicants must be at the Postgraduate Year 5 (PGY-5) level or higher.
3. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Georgia state medical license.
4. Applicants must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2, and 3 by the fellowship start date.
5. International medical graduates must provide a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, if applicable.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is part of Emory University and is committed to medical education, clinical care, and research. Its Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers specialized training programs for physicians seeking advanced psychiatric expertise. The Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry is a one-year program that provides clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions affecting older adults. Fellows gain experience in managing dementia, mood disorders, late-life psychosis, cognitive impairment, and other psychiatric conditions associated with aging, preparing them to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to older patients.

1. Complete and submit the Emory Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship application.
2. Submit a personal statement describing your interest and career goals in geriatric psychiatry.
3. Provide an updated curriculum vitae (CV).
4. Submit the USMLE score transcript.
5. Provide three letters of recommendation, including one from the General Psychiatry Residency Training Director.
6. Submit medical school transcripts.
7. International medical graduates must provide an ECFMG certificate, if applicable.
8. Ensure that all application materials are submitted for review by the fellowship program.
9. Participate in an interview if selected by the program.
10. Meet the medical licensing and other institutional requirements before beginning fellowship training.