Clinical training in child + adolescent psychiatry in Boston
Our fellowship gives hands-on experience in many settings. Fellows work in inpatient units, outpatient clinics and consult-liaison services. Early rotations focus on helping kids in crisis and learning how to diagnose and treat mental health issues. Outpatient care continues through the fellowship, with chances to provide therapy and manage medications.
Fellows also work closely with teams at Tufts Medical Center to care for children and teens in hospitals and the community. This helps them learn how to handle different types of cases.
Teaching is an important part of the program. Our fellows:
- Lead child psychiatry lessons for adult psychiatry residents
- Help first-year medical students in small group discussions
- Teach medical students on consultation-liaison rotations
- Supervise adult psychiatry residents during emergency department visits for young patients
On-call duties happen about once a week, every 6 to 8 weeks. Fellows cover the psychiatric emergency team and pediatric consult-liaison service from home during this time.
The program also focuses on wellness and building community. Fellows take part in quarterly retreats to relax and connect. Weekly lunches give fellows a chance to meet, share and support each other.
