Edwin Valdiserri Correctional Public Psychiatry Fellowship
The Edwin Valdiserri Correctional Public Psychiatry Fellowship by the American Psychiatric Association trains psychiatry residents in leadership and research within correctional public psychiatry.
Funder: American Psychiatric Association
Due Dates: March 15, 2027: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: One fellowship awarded per cycle; 2-year term; includes sponsored attendance at APA meetings and select conferences, plus professional development and mentorship.
Summary: Fellowship for psychiatry residents to gain advanced training, mentorship, and leadership experience in correctional public psychiatry.
Key Information: Application opens November 1, 2026; only one fellow selected per cycle.
Description
This fellowship provides current psychiatry residents with immersive training, mentorship, and leadership development in the field of public, community, or forensic psychiatry within correctional settings. The program is designed to cultivate future leaders in public psychiatry by engaging fellows in APA meetings, specialized conferences, collaborative projects, and exposure to governance activities within the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Fellows gain hands-on experience and develop a strong professional network while contributing meaningfully to correctional psychiatry.
