Fellowships

Program Director: David Martinez Garza, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Sr. Manager: Andrea Santo
Contact: asanto@med.miami.edu

Program Overview

The Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry is a 12-month program as defined by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for Certification in Addiction Psychiatry. By the start of the fellowship the candidate must have graduated from a general psychiatry program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and be eligible for board certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Goals and Objectives

Fellows will participate in supervised clinical rotations focused on the treatment of substance use disorders at various levels of care, including acute inpatient psychiatry with medical detoxification, residential rehabilitation, acute medical and surgical units with psychiatric consultation, and ambulatory care with a focus on medication-assisted treatment.  Fellows will participate in addiction psychiatry-focused didactics, including weekly individual supervision sessions, formal lectures by faculty, rotation-specific didactics, grand rounds, journal club, ethics discussions, psychotherapy seminars, and case presentations.  Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in clinical research and other academic activities, including teaching and quality improvement projects.

Application Process

Applications for Addiction Psychiatry fellowship positions for 2027-2028 are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).

Deadline

• ERAS fellowship application submission begins July 1, 2026.
• ERAS releases fellowship applications to programs July 15, 2026.
• Applicants may apply to the NRMP Match on August 26, 2026.
• Rank list submissions are due November 18, 2026.
• Match Day will be on December 2, 20256.

Director: Yasin Bez, M.D.
Email: yxb215@med.miami.edu
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Training Director of Child Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Senior Manager: Andrea Santo
Contact: asanto@med.miami.edu

Program Overview

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center is an accredited two-year program that offers trainees the opportunity to participate in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. The diverse ethnic population and multicultural atmosphere makes Miami an exciting and vibrant community, which offers unique collegial and clinical experiences for fellows and residents. The learning experience in the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program is divided into three essential elements: (1) Didactic Activities, (2) Clinical Experience, and (3) Research Experience under the overall leadership of Barbara Coffey, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Our Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program consists of 12 fellows - 6 per year.

Eligibility

Medical Licensing Examination:
All applicants must have successfully completed Steps 1, 2 (Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills) and 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination prior to acceptance into the program. (Or COMLEX equivalent)
Postgraduate Training:
Applicants must have successfully completed three-years of adult psychiatry at an ACGME-accredited residency program. We participate in the National Resident Matching Program. All of our positions are filled through the NRMP.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Electronic Residency Application System. To be considered, a minimum of three letters of recommendation are required (additional information provided via ERAS).
We participate in the National Resident Matching Program. All of our positions are filled through the NRMP.

Deadline

Applications are accepted from July to November. We strongly encourage you to submit your completed applications prior to this date, as the interviewing schedule fills quickly. Interviews are conducted from September to November.

Director: Lujain Alhajji, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry

Sr. Manager: Andrea Santo
Contact: asanto@med.miami.edu

Program Overview

Jackson Memorial Hospital is a large, university-affiliated county hospital and is the perfect sponsor for your consultation-liaison psychiatry training. Fellows gain outstanding experience in the psychiatric management of a variety of patient populations, through a culturally informed, evidenced-based and patient-centered care approach, along with effective liaison competencies to collaborate with primary teams and other healthcare providers.

Each fellow sees an average of fifteen new cases and up to ten follow-up encounters per week. Fellows are offered didactic, clinical, and research supervision by the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry faculty for an average of four hours per week. In addition, an average of ten hours per week are devoted to didactic activities through attending rounds, case vignette discussions, board preparation review, and conferences. Each fellow has the opportunity to participate in the teaching of residents and medical students. Fellows have access to update online journals and the opportunity to attend annual psychiatry meetings. An academic research project is encouraged to be completed by each fellow under the supervision of faculty members.

Application Process

For the 2026-2027 fellowship application year, the University of Miami / Jackson Health System CL Psychiatry Fellowship is accepting applications either through ERAS, or directly via email using the ACLP common application. ACGME ID# 4091113039

For further information on ERAS and submission timelines, please review the following website: ERAS Fellowship Timeline. To obtain your ERAS token: ERAS Token

For applicants submitting by email, applicants should send a ACLP Common Application Form with a C.V., personal statement, summative evaluation letter from your Psychiatric Residency Training Director, two additional letters of reference, USMLE transcript (including a passing Step 3 report or equivalent), Valid ECFMG certificate (if applicable), and a copy of your medical diploma and residency certificate (if available) to: asanto@med.miami.edu.

Our Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship Program participates in the Psychiatry Fellowship Match. Due to the ERAS & Match schedules, we begin accepting applications from July 17 to December 1. Interviews are conducted from August 1 to December 1.

Program Director: Christopher Sterwald, M.D.
Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatry Services
Miami VA Healthcare System
Contact: christopher.sterwald@va.gov

Sr. Manager: Andrea Santo
Contact: asanto@med.miami.edu

Program Overview

The Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry is a 12-month program as defined by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for Certification in Forensic Psychiatry. By the start of the fellowship the candidate must have graduated from a general psychiatry program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and be eligible for board certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Goals and Objectives

Goals and objectives of the Fellowship Program in Forensic Psychiatry are to prepare the fellow to serve as a psychiatric expert in a variety of roles in the legal system. This will be evidenced by evaluations and proficiency in work in psychiatric, correctional, and legal settings.

Application Process

Applications for Forensic Psychiatry fellowship positions are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).

Match Block for 2027-2028 Academic Year

• ERAS Opens to Applicants: July 1, 2026
• ERAS Opens to Programs: July 15, 2026
• Interviewing Opens: July 16, 2026 and continues to October 7, 2026
• Match Open: August 5, 2026
• Rank Order List Deadline: October 7, 2026
• Match Day: October 21, 2026

Director: Elizabeth Crocco, M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Chief, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Sr. Manager: Andrea Santo
Contact: asanto@med.miami.edu

Program Director's Welcome

Welcome to the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program.
At the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital, we have a long and distinguished tradition of training exceptional geriatric psychiatrists to meet the needs of one of the fastest-growing patient populations. Our graduates consistently rank among the most highly trained geriatric psychiatrists in the country and enter practice with the confidence, skills, and expertise necessary to excel in a wide range of clinical and academic settings.

As a fellow, you will train within Jackson Memorial Hospital, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers and a large university-affiliated public hospital serving a diverse patient population. Working alongside board-certified geriatric psychiatrists, you will help manage a dedicated 20-bed geriatric acute-care inpatient unit while developing leadership skills through the supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents and medical students in a collaborative academic environment.

Additional clinical experiences are provided through the Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where fellows gain exposure to the psychiatric care of a diverse aging veteran population. Training includes consultation-liaison psychiatry in both acute care and long-term care settings, as well as participation in innovative integrated care models that embed psychiatric services within geriatric primary care clinics.

A hallmark of our fellowship is its close partnership with the University of Miami Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Aging (CNSA), an internationally recognized center dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical care in Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and other disorders of aging. Fellows gain valuable clinical and scholarly experience through the CNSA and the University of Miami Health System’s state-funded Memory Disorders Clinic, working directly with experts in cognitive aging and neuropsychiatry.

We invite you to discover why patients, trainees, faculty, and researchers from around the globe choose the University of Miami and Jackson Health System.

- Elizabeth A. Crocco, M.D.

Program Overview

The Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship provides comprehensive training in the psychiatric care of older adults through individualized supervision, small-group seminars, didactic lectures, and interdisciplinary case conferences that integrate clinical and basic science perspectives.

The curriculum is designed to develop expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders in later life. Fellows participate in specialized clinical rotations with a strong emphasis on geriatric mental health and work closely with multidisciplinary teams that include geriatricians, neurologists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the care of older adults.

Clinical training spans inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, long-term care, and memory disorders settings, providing a broad and diverse educational experience. Fellows also have opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives throughout the year.

The program supports membership in the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), providing access to professional development resources, educational programming, scholarly publications, and advocacy updates relevant to the field.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• JMH site-specific application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Summative Evaluation Letter from the applicant’s Psychiatry Residency Training Director
• Two additional letters of recommendation
• USMLE transcript
• Valid ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Dean’s Letter and Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Medical Diploma
• Residency Certificate (if available)

Application materials should be submitted to:

• Andrea Santo
  Senior Manager
  Email: asanto@med.miami.edu

Interview Process

Interviews are typically conducted throughout the year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue to be accepted until all fellowship positions have been filled.