Who Should Apply
The Interventional Psychiatry Fellowship seeks physicians who have developed a strong foundation in general psychiatry and wish to pursue advanced training in neuromodulation, procedural psychiatry and the care of patients with treatment-resistant and complex psychiatric disorders.
Competitive applicants will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, professionalism, curiosity, collaborative skills and a sustained interest in interventional psychiatry, mood disorders, neuroscience, research, quality improvement, education or related areas.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have successfully completed, or be on track to complete before the fellowship start date, an accredited general psychiatry residency that meets institutional appointment requirements.
- Candidates should be eligible for appointment at the PGY-5/junior faculty level and meet all Banner Health and University of Arizona credentialing requirements.
- Applicants should be board-eligible or board-certified in general psychiatry by the time of fellowship entry, as applicable to institutional policy.
- Candidates must be eligible for the appropriate Arizona physician licensure or training authorization required for their appointment.
- Successful completion of applicable licensing examinations, including USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 as appropriate, should be required before fellowship entry unless institutional policy establishes a different requirement.
Application Materials
A strong application package would require:
| Required Material | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Vitae | Required |
| Personal Statement / Letter of Interest | Required; approximately one page |
| Letters of Recommendation | Three, including one from the residency Program Director |
| Residency Verification | Required before appointment |
| Medical School Transcript | Required |
| USMLE/COMLEX Transcript | Required |
| Licensure Information | Current license/permit or documentation of eligibility |
| ECFMG Documentation | When applicable |
| Scholarly Work | Optional; abstracts, manuscripts, posters or QI work may be submitted |
| Proposed Fellowship Interests | Brief description of clinical and research interests |
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed through a competitive selection process. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview with the Department Chair, Program Director and fellowship faculty.
Applicants should submit the required materials through the Banner recruitment portal or approved application mechanism after the fellowship position is posted.
Application Dates and Positions
- Application Opening: August 1st of every cycle
- Anticipated Fellowship Start Date: July
- Number of Positions: One per year
Program Contact Information
For questions about the Interventional Psychiatry Fellowship or application process, please contact:
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Vanessa Berry |
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