Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Located at the U.S.-Mexico border, our fellowship program provides a unique opportunity to serve a culturally diverse and underserved population of children and families. We emphasize delivering mental health care that is both culturally and linguistically relevant.
Program Overview
- Duration: Two years
- Capacity: Six fellows
- Faculty:
- Board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists
- General psychiatrists, psychologists, and research professionals
Our faculty are committed to continuous innovation and program improvement to ensure
excellence in training.
Unique Learning Opportunities
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Culturally Diverse Training
Gain experience serving patients from diverse cultural backgrounds along the U.S.-Mexico border. -
Comprehensive Rotations
Fellows rotate through diverse clinical sites, providing exposure to a broad range of psychiatric conditions and care settings. -
Evidence-Based Education
- Training in evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacology
- Preparation to manage complex patient cases with innovative solutions
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Mentorship and Collaboration
Work closely with dedicated clinicians and mentors who are committed to your professional growth.
Why Choose Our Program?
While the field of child and adolescent psychiatry presents challenges, including
resource limitations, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Our fellows graduate with the skills and confidence to address the mental health needs
of diverse populations.
Explore the Possibilities
We invite you to learn more about the Texas Tech Health El Paso Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program and discover how this opportunity can help you achieve your career goals.
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Submit Your Application
Applications are accepted through the ERAS system. Ensure you complete all required materials and submit them by the stated deadlines. -
Interview Options
Interviews are conducted in-person or virtually, depending on individual circumstances and preferences. Details will be provided upon application review.
Fellows in our program are trained in all areas required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The program follows the core competencies spectrum and utilizes the milestones evaluation system to ensure fellows graduate as experts ready for independent practice.
Our training emphasizes a trauma-informed care and practice model, promoting collaborative, safe, compassionate, and stigma-free service delivery to diverse populations.
Key Rotations
Fellows gain hands-on experience through diverse rotations across leading institutions, offering exposure to a wide range of clinical settings and populations:
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Inpatient Psychiatry
- El Paso Psychiatric Center
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Outpatient Psychiatry
- El Paso Child Guidance Center
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Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
- El Paso Children’s Hospital
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First Psychotic Episode Program
- Emergence Health Network
Specialized Populations
Additional rotations provide focused training with unique populations, including:
- Juvenile Justice Center
- Ysleta Independent School District
- Aliviane
- Ysleta Del Sur Tigua Indian Reservation
- The Hospitals of Providence
Innovative Programs
Fellows also participate in innovative, state-funded programs that address critical needs in child and adolescent psychiatry:
- Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN)
- Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
These recent additions, funded by Texas Senate Bill 11, enhance fellows' training and expand access to much-needed mental health services.
Our program employs a biopsychosocial model and offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare fellows for excellence in child and adolescent psychiatry. Key components include:
- Child Development: In-depth understanding of developmental stages and their impact on mental health.
- Psychopathology: Comprehensive training on the identification and treatment of mental health disorders.
- Pharmacotherapy: Evidence-based approaches to medication management.
- Psychotherapy: Focused training on therapeutic techniques with an emphasis on family involvement.
- Research:
- Opportunities to engage in research projects.
- Skills in translating and disseminating research findings to improve clinical practice.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Present at national and international conferences.
- Collaborate on research projects with faculty mentors.
The fellowship emphasizes wellness and resilience.
Activities include:
- Fun outings
- Mindfulness and relaxation
- Yoga and drumming (e.g., at Ysleta del Sur Tigua Indian Reservation)
- Birthday celebrations
These activities help maintain high spirits while focusing on the University’s vision and mission.