Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship

The UNC Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship program is dedicated to training the next generation of geriatric psychiatrists to meet the needs of older adults in North Carolina with mental health and neurocognitive disorders. We aim to cultivate compassionate, culturally-competent, skilled, and empathetic clinicians to provide exceptional care to older adults. We focus on building capability in clinical care, teaching, research, advocacy, and leadership skills.

The UNC Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship program is a one-year, PGY-5, ACGME-approved training program. We welcome applicants who have completed their four-year general psychiatry residency program and are interested in additional training in the care of older adults. We are currently accepting one fellow per academic year. Our fellowship is designed to train clinicians to become educators, leaders, and experts in the field by providing intensive, individualized, and extensive training.

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Prerequisites:

We accept applications from candidates who will be eligible for a residency training license in the state of North Carolina. Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited general psychiatry residency program. Applicants must be US citizens or have a permanent resident visa.

D.O. Applicants are NOT required to submit USMLE scores in addition to their COMLEX scores.

How To Apply:

All applicants please submit the following materials:

• CV
• Personal statement
• Three LOR’s including one from PD

Additional information including medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX transcript, and copies of state medical license(s), DEA certificate and board certifications, when applicable will be requested prior to matriculation.

Offers for the fellowship are made on a rolling basis, and applications are accepted starting in Spring of the PGY-3 year.

Contact Information:

Please contact Dr. Amy Abramowitz for additional information at [email protected]