Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

This fellowship prepares physicians to become leaders in culturally responsive child and adolescent psychiatry.

This ACGME-accredited program combines rigorous clinical training with deep community engagement, preparing psychiatrists who understand both the science and the social context of child mental health.

Mission

Children are a reflection and innocent recipients of structural inequities in our society. Through advocacy and compassionate care, we hope to reduce the impact of mental illness in children, improve the systems that serve them, and promote well-being and resilience in their communities.

The mission of the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program at Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine and Science (CDU) is to train physicians to lead with their humanity and to develop the clinical acumen to provide excellent clinical care to under-resourced communities.

Using innovative, evidence-based approaches, we train child and adolescent psychiatrists to evaluate children and families within the communities they serve. Understanding the impact of racial and structural disparities, historical and present-day trauma, as well as the resilience and strength of the people of South Los Angeles, CDU fellows have a strong commitment to progressing the field of child and adolescent psychiatry and are dedicated to social justice, producing lasting and positive change.”

Why Train at CDU in South Los Angeles

Community-based training with a health equity focus.
Faculty committed to advocacy, cultural humility, and mentorship.
Diverse clinical settings that reflect the realities of Los Angeles County.
Curriculum centered on resilience, family systems, and trauma-informed practice.

Application Information

Applications are accepted only through ERAS. Interviews run from September through November. Application deadline: September 30

To apply, submit:

ERAS Application
Medical/Osteopathic School Transcript
Dean’s Letter
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Three Letters of Recommendation, including one from your Program Director
USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 transcripts, or COMLEX Level I, II, and III
ECFMG Certification (if applicable)

Letters of Recommendation guidance

At least one letter must be from a faculty member licensed in child and adolescent psychiatry or a closely related specialty who can comment directly on your clinical performance. Letters from individual faculty are preferred.

Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Interviews are conducted from September through November. If you have further questions regarding our program, please reach out to us at capadminteam@cdrewu.edu