Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is a two-year program with six fellowship positions each year. The fellowship trains child and adolescent psychiatrists to meet the needs of youth and families.
It is an exciting time in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University. In the past several years, we have tripled our psychiatric faculty and are expanding the depth and breadth of services we offer. The division includes more than 450 therapists and 120 psychologists, as well as specifically trained nursing staff.
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is a two-year program with six fellowship positions each year. Upon successful completion of the program, fellows will have met the training requirements for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
We are a traditional academic institution, as well as an organization that is committed to providing services directly to the community surrounding us. Drawing from our 37 nearby counties and neighboring states, with 20,000 outpatient psychiatry visits annually, a bustling emergency program with 5,000 visits a year, and a new 16-bed inpatient unit and 10-bed crisis unit, our fellows see a diverse set of patients and families.
The Division of Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the largest of its kind at a pediatric institution in the United States. The Ohio State University is one of the oldest Child and Adolescent divisions in the country. With long-standing tradition combined with exciting growth, this is a program that trains child and adolescent psychiatrists to meet the needs of youth and families.
The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program has the ultimate goal of training well-rounded clinical psychiatrists. Graduates from our program are child and adolescent psychiatrists who:
- Understand the nuances of practicing in a variety of clinical settings, from inpatient to community-based clinics;
- Are prepared to provide treatment to a diverse population of stigmatized and underserved patients and their families;
- Are competent to provide patient- and family-centered care in both the general and more specialized areas of child and adolescent psychiatry, including medically complex presentations at our children’s hospital;
- Value evidenced-based practice and are exposed to the most up-to-date treatments in our field;
- Utilize quality improvement measures and conduct research to improve patient outcomes;
- Live healthy and balanced lives in order to provide the best patient care.
What You Need to Know
Curriculum & Educational Experience
Fellows spend their time across a wide range of inpatient and outpatient rotations and experiences, as well as a scholarly project.
Fellows are also required to participate in several seminars, conferences and rounds during their time at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Faculty & Fellows
Research
Research education and training are vital to the mission of Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. As a top-ten free-standing pediatric research center and an academic affiliate of The Ohio State University, The Research Institute has an outstanding faculty, dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of scientists in pediatric research.
Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Advocacy
Advocacy training fosters and encourages interest in child advocacy by early involvement and exposure to its many aspects such as addressing social determinants of health, community collaboration, health finance, health policy and legislative advocacy.
Application Process and Selection Criteria
We will offer several fellowship positions for the entering class of July 2027. Some fellowship positions have already been filled internally. Application to The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital for CAP fellowship is done through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Application Requirements
We are open to all qualified applicants who have successfully completed medical school and are anticipated to have completed at least three years of general psychiatry training requirements at an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited institution prior to joining the program. Applicants must also be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Ohio.
Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026.
Documents that must be included in your ERAS application:
- CV
- A personal statement (approximately 1 page)
- A letter from the Training Director of your general psychiatry residency training program. The letter must include descriptions of (a) your overall performance during general psychiatry residency, (b) your strengths and things you are working on, (c) rotations and requirements and (d) a statement verifying that you are in good standing currently as a resident.
- General program director’s attestation form (PDF) for Child and Adolescent (CAP) fellowship eligibility.
- The completed form should be attached at the end of the Training Director LOR and uploaded into ERAS. If there is any issue uploading this form, it can be emailed directly to Madisyn Lozano.
- Two letters of recommendation, in addition to the Training Director’s letter. It is preferable to have at least one of your letters be from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Official medical school transcript
- Official copy of your MSPE (Medical School Performance Evaluation/Dean’s Letter)
- Official complete USMLE/COMLEX transcript
- ECFMG status report, when applicable
- Documentation of visa status for international applicants (please note that we only sponsor J1 visas)
Timeline and Next Steps
All applications are carefully reviewed by program leadership, and selected applicants will be contacted by Madisyn to schedule an interview. Interviews are conducted between August-November and include opportunities to talk with the Program Director and Associate Program Director, several members of the program faculty, and current fellows.
Our program participates in the National Residency Match Program Child and Adolescent Psychiatry subspecialty match. To register for the match, click here.
Please email Madisyn Lozano at Madisyn.Lozano@nationwidechildrens.org for further application details.
Salary and Benefits
Additional Resources
Contact
For more information regarding the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, please contact:
Anna Kerlek, MD
Program Director
Anna.Kerlek@NationwideChildrens.org
Madisyn Lozano
Education Coordinator
Madisyn.Lozano@NationwideChildrens.org
(614) 938-0518
