Child + Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship - Current Fellows

I am excited to be a part of the caring and welcoming community at Tufts Medicine. The fellowship program provides the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, explore the resources available to support each unique child, and continue building my professional style with the guidance of supportive faculty. The multicultural richness of the area continues to draw me, as it not only enhances the clinical experience but also broadens our understanding of the various cultural, social, and psychological factors that influence each child’s development and mental health. I see it every day that I work here, how the faculty and colleagues aim for a deep understanding of the complexities of each child's situation, and to learn about and advocate for resources, whether through therapeutic interventions, community programs, or specialized educational service. Additional interests that I am looking forward to exploring further while at Tufts Medicine include therapeutic approaches across developmental stages, understanding the impact of trauma on a child’s psychological growth, and the autism spectrum. This fellowship provides the ideal balance of teaching, support, and independence, enabling us to delve into our interests and  shape our careers.

For years, I have dreamed of becoming a child psychiatrist, and the Tufts Medicine CAP program has provided me with a supportive, warm, and flexible environment to pursue this goal. I became interested in the Tufts Medicine CAP Fellowship due its comprehensive nature, allowing exposure to multiple hospital and educational systems in Massachusetts, while leaving time for specialized clinics such as the Center for Children with Special needs and the Lowell Juvenile Court Clinic, amongst many others. Upon my arrival to Tufts Medicine, it became evident that this department’s true strength is in its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. These qualities provide the framework for a respectful and nurturing culture, which fosters collaboration amongst colleagues and supports learning and growth.

Part of what drew me to Tufts Medicine during the interview was the sense of warmth from both faculty and fellows during the interview process. In addition to location, I was looking for both a supportive and encouraging program to grow as I continued my training. I feel fortunate that both these aspects have held true as I have transitioned from residency. I have found it incredibly helpful to not only have dedicated protected teaching days but also two individual mentors to meet with me weekly to discuss cases, career goals and life in fellowship in general. Another strength that I have found is the exposure to multiple different hospital systems within Boston. I have found that I am learning not only psychopharmacology but many different modalities of psychotherapy and family system based interventions in treating mental health in children and adolescent. I am both grateful to be training at Tufts Medicine and excited to continue my journey with Tufts Medicine.

Immediately upon starting my interview with Tufts Medicine for the CAP fellowship, I felt a sense of warmth and genuine interest in my goals from each faculty member. This feeling stuck with me throughout the interview season and ultimately influenced me to come here. I have since felt that same warmth since starting my fellowship here, and am thrilled to be in such a passionate teaching environment. Each faculty member has made the transition from residency an easy one, with attentive mentorship, and leaders who ensure we have the resources to meet our goals. I find it especially helpful to have two mentors who meet with us weekly and individually. I feel lucky to be training in a program that supports my interests while providing a strong foundation in child psychiatry. My clinical and scholarly interests include treating special needs and late-adolescence populations, research and practice in autism spectrum disorder and ADHD treatment, advocacy, and teaching. Tufts Medicine provides numerous opportunities to be directly involved in cases pertaining to my interests, and to learn alongside specialists in these, and other, niche fields. I am also able to continue engaging in my passions for advocacy with faculty members who are also passionate about this, and have created opportunities to engage. I’m excited to continue my journey with Tufts and continue to build upon my interests with this strong support system.

During my interview experience at Tufts Medicine, I was immediately drawn to the sense of warmth and collegiality between fellows and staff. This was only further reiterated during my transition from residency to fellowship. While I anticipated the transition to be daunting, everyone immediately made me feel at ease and well supported. I am particularly interested in the cultural implications in child and adolescent mental health and Boston’s diverse population and Tuft Medical Center location in Chinatown, with a large Asian community, offers unique exposure and training opportunities to work with patients of various backgrounds. Since starting training, I have had the privilege of working with, and learning from, multiple supportive faculty as well as the opportunity to rotate at different hospitals in Boston. I am grateful to have the privilege of training at Tufts Medicine, to be able to learn from renowned faculty and encouraged to be curious and continue to grow as a psychiatrist.