Medical Student Elective Fellowship in HIV Psychiatry Fellowship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Psychiatric Association

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be currently enrolled in medical school.
  2. Must plan to pursue a career in psychiatry and counseling.
  3. Must have a specific dedication to psychiatry and counseling for individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for medical students who are planning to pursue a career related to HIV psychiatry and counseling.

Application requirements for the Medical Student Elective Fellowship in HIV Psychiatry Fellowship are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of interest
Additional Information: This program is intended to identify medical students who have primary interests in services related to HIV/AIDS and substance abuse and its relationship to the mental health or psychological well being of ethnic minorities.

Award Amount: Approximately $5,000 annually, non-renewable. The amount of funding may vary depending on the recipient's financial need.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, April 26

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, April 26

Applications and information are available online at the American Psychiatric Association website. In addition to a completed application form, students must also submit the following items: a recommendation form from the dean of the applicant's medical program; a recent curriculum vitae; and a statement of interest explaining why he or she is pursuing a career related to HIV psychology and counseling. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted online by the deadline date.
About American Psychiatric Association:
Contact Information: Diane Pennessi, Office of HIV Psychiatry
Address: 1000 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1825 Arlington, Virginia 22209
Email: dpennessi@psych.org

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