Application Process
Eligibility criteria:
For a Psychiatry Fellowship
- Has completed general adult psychiatry residency or equivalent
- Applicant should be eligible to obtain Georgia Medical License or a training license
- For international medical graduates who have completed psychiatry residency training
outside of the United States, should have completed USMLE exams and are ECFMG certified.
- Applicants must either be a US citizen, permanent resident or hold a appropriate visa
allowing participation in the fellowship. The department will support ECFMG sponsored
J1 visa only.
For a Psychology Fellowship
- Individuals must have successfully completed all aspects of an American Psychological
Association approved graduate program and internship to earn a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in
clinical or counseling psychology, must complete dissertation defense prior to the
onset of the fellowship year, and have at least one year experience in clinical assessment
and treatment of adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
The fellow is appointed a full-time position for one year. A total of 2000 hours of
training are provided each year.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send the following requirements to Dr. Reddy Beesam Shashank
(rshashank@augusta.edu) and Dr. Jason Henle (jhenle@augusta.edu).
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one from your current supervisor). These
letters can be emailed directly to Dr. Shashank from your letter writers.
