Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & VA Boston Healthcare System

General Information

Available positions:
2
Mode of application:
The program accepts either written or ERAS applications
The ACLP Common Application may be used for written applications
Yes
Accepts common application:
Yes
Number of covered hospital beds:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 675 beds; VA Boston Healthcare System 160 beds
Number of inpatient consults per year for service:
1500 inpatient consults at each site, 2600 Emergency Department consults
Number of full-time faculty equivalents for service:
10 FTE (BIDMC & VA Boston)
Annual salary:
$93,228
J-1 Visa accepted:
Yes
H-1 Visa Accepted:
Yes

Experience (average hours/week)

Clinical Inpatient:
40
Clinical Outpatient:
5
Didactics and Seminars:
4
Academic project required?
Yes

Description of Program

The one-year fellowship in Consultation-Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry, co-sponsored by the Harvard Medical School Departments of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, aims to foster excellent clinical acumen and a strong appreciation for the interactions between Psychiatry and other medical specialties. Fellows will rotate through both inpatient and outpatient settings at BIDMC and VA.

Recognizing the pressing need to care for an aging population with complex medical, psychiatric, and substance use conditions, our program is designed to train the future leaders of C-L Psychiatry. We achieve this within a diverse and inclusive culture, emphasizing teamwork and excellence.

Fellows will interact and collaborate with colleagues across a range of medical specialties such as Internal Medicine, Neurology, Transplant, Oncology, Ob-Gyn, Surgery, Critical Care, and Emergency Medicine. This experience with cross-disciplinary teamwork and leadership is crucial to the development of a well-rounded C-L Psychiatrist. Fellows will gain experience in subspecialty areas including Memory Disorders, Reproductive Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Cancer Care Psychiatry, and Primary Care Behavioral Health.

Two fellowship positions are projected to be available for the next academic year. Appointees will be recognized as Clinical Fellows in the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry and will receive a stipend ($7,500) to support professional development and education.

Our program respects work-life balance; there is no call requirement. However, for those seeking additional professional experiences, there will be moonlighting opportunities.

ACGME Accreditation ID: 4092440001 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

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Application Process for July 2025 Appointments:

Submit all application materials through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We are offering two PGY-5 positions for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Required Materials:
• ACLP Common Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement: One page outlining your interests, achievements, and professional aspirations in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: One (1) from your Residency Training Director and two (2) from professionals familiar with your clinical and academic work

Match Program Participation:
• Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
• Use program code 1256409F0 for ranking

Interview Schedule:
• Interview dates will be communicated to applicants who submit their application via ERAS.

Application Deadline:
• Applications via ERAS are accepted until TBD.

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