Residents’ Resources

Organization: ACNP

Brief Description: This award offers an opportunity to attend a scientific program in clinical and basic research on brain-behavior-drug interactions and to interact with internationally distinguished researchers and scientists. Benefits include an ACNP mentor, opportunity to present a poster, and an invitation to attend additional ACNP annual meetings.

Eligibility: Medical students and psychiatry residents are eligible. Supporting letters must be written by ACNP members. Applicants can be no more than 5 years posttraining.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: https://acnp.org/annual-meeting/travel-awards

Organization: Mount Sinai's Institute for Advanced Medicine

Brief Description: This is a paid ($76,148 + conference/travel expenses) 1-year opportunity to work at the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery (CTMS) under the supervision of leading experts in transgender psychiatry. CTMS is located in the heart of New York City (Chelsea) and is a fully integrated clinic with medical, psychiatric, and surgical services provided. Available services include pastoral care, social work, and legal aid, all of which are tailored to transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.

Eligibility: Candidates must have completed a general psychiatry residency, have or be able to obtain a New York State license, and be board-eligible. Competency in LGBT-related mental health is desirable.

Website: http://icahn.mssm.edu/education/residencies-fellowships/list/transgender-psychiatry-fellowship