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Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences

Education

Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of South Florida offers two fifth year ACGME approved Fellowship positions in Addiction Psychiatry, starting each July. Fellows will become experts in the full range of addiction services including alcohol and drug evaluations and treatments, outpatient and inpatient detoxification, consultation-liaison, smoking cessation, and dual diagnosis treatment. Opportunities for research are available. There are no on-call responsibilities. Applicants should have completed four years of an ACGME approved general psychiatry residency. For inquiries:

(813) 347-6356
Write or call: Mildred C. Barnett, M.D., Director
Addiction Psychiatry Residency Program
Address:

Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service (116A)
James A. Haley VA Medical Center
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33612

Phone number:
E-mail address: Mildred.Barnett@va.gov
Medical Specialties accepted in training program: Psychiatry
Duration of fellowship: 12 months
Total physician fellowships available: 2
Fellowship start date: July 1
Facilities: University of South Florida College of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
James A. Haley VA Medical Center

The West Coast of Florida offers superb weather year round, with easy access to the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following:

  • USF fellowship application
  • A personal statement about your interest in the fellowship
  • 3 letters of reference
  • Updated CV
  • USMLE scores
  • Medical school transcript
  • ECFMG certificate, if international graduate
  • USA Citizenship, Permanent Resident status or J-1 visa

Contact information:
Education Office
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
3515 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 974-5926
Rimma McKnight rmcknigh@usf.edu