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    Public Psychiatry Fellowship

    Funded by APA Foundation

    The Public Psychiatry Fellowship program provides support for a group of outstanding residents interested in the field of public and community psychiatry. This program creates opportunities for residents to participate in important APA activities, plan workshops at APA meetings, and interact with thought leaders in the field of public psychiatry. The purpose of the Public Psychiatry fellowship program are to (1) provide experiences that will contribute to the professional development of residents who will play leadership roles within the public sector in future years and (2) to heighten awareness of the psychiatric residents of the many activities of psychiatry in the public sector and of the career opportunities in this area.

    The Public Psychiatry Fellowship is funded by the APA Foundation.

    Program Benefits

    • Attend a minimum of four APA meetings:
      • Two APA Annual Meetings and/or Mental Health Services Conferences
      • Two Mental Health Services Conferences (including attendance at the Fellowship Forum)
    • Attend courses and workshops at APA meetings and be exposed to training opportunities that develop leaders in public psychiatry
    • Collaborate with other Public Psychiatry Fellows to plan a workshop at the APA meeting
    • Gain an understanding of APA/APAF governance through observance and service on an APA Council, Committee, or APAF initiative
    • Have the opportunity to sit on the APA Board of Trustees as a non-voting member (one Public Psychiatry Fellow allowed)
    • Cultivate a professional network with psychiatrists through exclusive events and engagements with APA leaders. Establish relationships and peer-mentorship with a diverse group of resident fellows with similar career interests and goals

    Program Expectations

    • Maintain APA membership and good standing in one's residency program throughout the fellowship
    • Attend two consecutive APA Meetings, two Mental Health Services Conferences, and all fellowship related activities
    • Participate in the Fellowship Forum during the APA Mental Health Services Conference
    • Participate on an assigned APA Council, Committee, or APAF work group where organizational decisions are made and gain an understanding of APA/APAF governance
    • Participate in Fellowship teleconferences (a minimum of 50%)
    • Participate in mid-year and year-end evaluations with Fellowship Program Manager
    • Cultivate a professional network with psychiatrists through exclusive events and engagements with APA leaders

    Number of Awards

    Up to 20 per year, pending funding

    Program Term

    July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027

    Criteria / Eligibility

    • APA member
    • At least PGY 1 or PGY-2 in accredited U.S. or Canadian psychiatry residency program with two remaining years of training.
    • Have strong interest in public/community psychiatry
    • Open to non-U.S. citizens, non-US residents, and graduates of international medical colleges.

    You may apply for as many APA/APAF Fellowships during an application cycle based on your eligibility. However, participation in more than one APA fellowship simultaneously is not permitted.

    Selection Criteria

    The selection committee will be looking for the following competencies in the applicants:

    • Public Service and Leadership: Evidence of volunteer work/activities with underserved populations (not including required residency activities), advocacy pursuits and/or leadership and/or collaborative capacity.
    • Creative Pursuits: Evidence of creative activity (i.e.: research, program development, editorials, etc.). Include presentations, publications, and grants.
    • Academic Record: Undergraduate training, medical school, and graduate training (e.g., MPH), special clinical training and/or any awards received by the applicant.
    • Personal Statement: Quality of the personal statement indicating the applicant’s dedication to serving underserved populations with mental illness.

    Nomination / Application Details

    • Completed online application form.
    • Curriculum vitae, including if applicable:
      • Special clinical training
      • Creative activity including but not limited to research, program development editorials, presentations, publications or grants, volunteer work, activities with underserved populations (not including required residency activities) or advocacy pursuits
      • Evidence of leadership and/or collaborative capacity
    • A 500-word personal statement explaining how the fellowship will impact the applicant's career
      • The personal statement should address the following:
        • Your motivation for applying for the fellowship 
        • Your leadership experiences 
        • Your dedication to public psychiatry and serving underserved populations
    • Three references from psychiatrists, including one reference from the applicant's training director or department chair

    Deadline

    March 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time)

    Notification

    May

    Contact

    American Psychiatric Association Foundation
    c/o Fellowships Team
    Email: [email protected]

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