Public Psychiatry Fellowship
Founded in 1981, the Public Psychiatry Fellowship of New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University is the largest and oldest in the country and is part of the Division of Behavioral Health Services and Policy Research. It is a one-year training program for psychiatrists who have completed accredited psychiatric residency training and who plan to devote their careers to working with people who have complex health needs and underserved populations who receive health care in the public sector.
The fellows spend 2 days per week at the NYSPI, and work 3 days per week in clinical and administrative roles, or in the office of the CMO of OMH as a policy fellow.
The Fellowship uses a recovery-oriented, systems-based practice, trauma-informed approach to teach fellows to navigate systems of care. We have trained over 400 alumni and more than half hold leadership positions locally and nationally. With our guidance and based on our model, there are now over 20 Public/Community Psychiatry Fellowships around the country.
Prerequisites:
- Graduated from an accredited psychiatry residency training program
- A NYS license before the start of the academic year (July 1st)
- Demonstrated interest in public mental health, especially in improving care for people with complex needs
- Interest and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated psychiatric leadership, internal program evaluation, and other academic endeavors
- H1B visa sponsorship is available and will be considered on a case-by-case basis
The selection committee complies with the intent of the Affirmative Action Program and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
How To apply:
1. Complete the online application which includes demographics, uploading your CV and 3 essay style questions (What stimulated your interest in Public Psychiatry? What is the role of a public psychiatrist? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?)
2. Interview for the fellowship
3. If accepted- Interview for and choose your job.
We accept applications from June 1st to September 1st. After September 1st, we maintain a waiting list if positions are still available.
Contact Information:
Stephanie LeMelle, M.D., MS, DFAPA
Stephanie.Lemelle@nyspi.columbia.edu
646-774-6322
New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive, Box 75
New York, New York 10032
