Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University
The Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship in Washington, DC is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Children's National/George Washington child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at a freestanding children's hospital, with core inpatient, consultation-liaison and outpatient rotations plus subspecialty rotations in early childhood behavioral health, infant feeding disorders, autism, addiction, anxiety and gender development, and community rotations in schools and the NIH. Protected didactics, a two-year advocacy course and protected time for the AACAP legislative conference; 14 fellows are listed across first and second year plus chiefs.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Recent graduates work in multispecialty and community outpatient practice, private practice, collaborative mental health, inpatient medical direction and research or clinical faculty roles; ERAS applicants need three years of general psychiatry training, interviews are virtual mid-September to mid-November, and only J-1 visas are sponsored.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Jackie Jones
- Associate Program Director
- Laura Willing, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Elana Neshkes, MD
- Address
- 111 Michigan Ave NW, Floor 2.5 WW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20010
- Phone
- 202-476-3932
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in child and adolescent psychiatry typically last 2 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training typically lasts 2 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.