How to Apply

We’re committed to admitting applicants of the highest quality from diverse backgrounds to meet the public health need for well-trained child and adolescent psychiatrists, who provide excellent clinical care, contribute to education and participate in scholarly activities.

We accept applications for any open positions in our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship training program through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) beginning in July each year.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed at least three years of residency in general psychiatry in an ACGME accredited program prior to matriculating to our program.

Application Process (for current cycle open positions)

We currently have an opening in our 2027-2029 fellowship class! Interviews for this position are in process and are being conducted on a rolling basis. To apply, please first email Liz Sengupta at et2@buffalo.edu and Zhanna Elberg, MD at zelberg@buffalo.edu to indicate your interest. To complete your application, you will need to submit:

two letters of recommendation from faculty in your current residency program
a letter of recommendation from the training director of your general psychiatry residency and the Training Verification Form (below) — please upload to ERAS as one document

Download Training Verification Form

personal statement addressing your interest in child and adolescent psychiatry and your longer-term career goals
curriculum vitae
USMLE transcripts and or comlex scores (program strongly encourages applicants to complete Step III prior to beginning CAP residency)
medical school diploma or transcript
ECFMG certification (if applicable)