Our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Charles R. Drew University is built on a strong academic foundation that blends clinical training, structured didactics, research, and mentorship. Fellows learn evidence-based care for children and adolescents in under-resourced communities, while developing critical thinking, professional wellness, and a practice that connects science with compassion.
Core Components
PRITE examination reviews: regular board-style preparation with targeted feedback
Clinical skills evaluation: direct observation, case presentations, and milestone-based assessment
Didactics: weekly teaching that integrates theory, community context, and best practices
Didactic Topics
Community health
Tenets of infant mental health
Mental health consequences of adversity
Development and psychopathology
Interventions in psychiatry
Wellness and the practice of medicine
Psychotherapy
Structural competency
Research literacy
Additional Academic Activities
Weekly faculty supervision
Research rotation, one year
Bi-monthly Grand Rounds, CAP 2 fellows lead at least one session
