Fellowship in Public Psychiatry

1. Must graduate from an accredited Psychiatry Residency program.
2. Must be eligible for board certification in Psychiatry.
3. Must be eligible for employment and medical licensure in Connecticut.
4. Fourth-year Psychiatry residents may apply if they meet the other eligibility requirements.
5. Applicants interested in community mental healthcare, public-sector psychiatry, administration, leadership, and policy development are encouraged to apply.

The Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine is a one-year advanced training program designed to prepare psychiatrists for leadership careers in public-sector mental healthcare. The fellowship is conducted through a partnership between Yale School of Medicine, the Connecticut Mental Health Center, and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It provides practical experience in clinical care, healthcare administration, legal aspects of psychiatry, public mental health policy, and community-based services. Fellows spend approximately 50 percent of their time providing direct clinical services and consultations, while the remaining 50 percent is dedicated to academic learning, seminars, administrative meetings, supervision, and research.

1. Submit a letter of interest describing professional background and career goals.
2. Explain how the fellowship will support the applicant's professional development.
3. Submit an updated curriculum vitae.
4. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Program Director.
5. Applications are reviewed by the fellowship leadership.
6. Offers are extended on a rolling basis.
7. Fourth-year Psychiatry residents may apply for an advanced residency position by submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a supporting letter from their Associate Program Director.