Available Fellowships

Main Contact:

Margie Moretti | Secretary to:
Dr. Ajay Prakash, Interim Medical Director
Dr. Naghmeh Mokhber, Chair of Forensic Psychiatry
Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care
Margie.Moretti@sjhc.london.on.ca
(519) 631-8510, ext. 49221

Affiliated Physician: Dr. Naghmeh Mokhber

More about this fellowship

Forensic Psychiatry The Department of psychiatry, forensic division at Western University offers one-year fellowship training. Six-month fellowships for Psychiatrists will be considered on an individual basis. All fellows will be expected to complete the requirements for CanMEDs roles: Medical Expert, Collaborator, Communicator, Leader, Scholar, Professional. The fellowship training will provide a comprehensive educational experience in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in the field of Forensic Psychiatry. Fellows will have opportunities to be involved in research activities including project study design and analysis, participation in ongoing investigator-initiated research projects and quality improvement projects. They will play an active role in teaching medical students, residents, and other fellows. Fellows will acquire the skills and competencies to work in either academic or community settings. The Forensic Psychiatry inpatient programs offer assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services while a growing Forensic Outreach Team provides intensive support and interventions to clients being followed in the community while still under the Disposition of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). Southwest Centre has multiple linkages with other forensic facilities, courts, community agencies, and academic institutions. Our organization is recovery oriented with a strong focus on the use of psychiatric rehabilitation, evidence-based psychotherapies, complex psychopharmacology, and other evidence-based modalities (e.g. ECT and TMS).

Selection Criteria
Both Canadian and International candidates are eligible. The applicant's file will be reviewed. Select candidates will be interviewed virtually.

Application Deadlines
1 year before starting date. The start dates will be considered on an individual basis

Main Contact:

Program Coordinator
Developmental Disabilities Program
Department of Psychiatry
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

 DDProgramCoordinator@lhsc.on.ca

Affiliated Physician: Dr. Rob Nicolson

More about this fellowship

The Developmental Disabilities Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Western University in London, Ontario, offers a one-year clinical fellowship in Developmental Disabilities for psychiatrists who have completed their residency. This position is partially funded and, with opportunities for clinical billing, it is expected that the income of fellows during their fellowship will be approximately $100,000.

The prevalence of Developmental Disabilities (Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder) is almost 3% of the Canadian population. In addition to higher rates of all medical problems, people with Developmental Disabilities have increased rates of psychiatric disorders, with some studies suggesting rates up to eight times higher than the general population. Unfortunately, due to a lack of training and services, people with Developmental Disabilities tend to have lower rates of diagnosis and treatment of their mental health problems, leading to significant health care disparities and inequities.

The Psychiatry of Developmental Disabilities is a fascinating, intellectually stimulating, and highly rewarding field. The interplay of mental health, physical health, behaviour, and development is central to the field and necessitates the inclusion of elements of developmental pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine. The fellowship provides fellows with extensive clinical opportunities in psychiatry and related disciplines, allowing fellows to enhance their skills in this underserved area and prepares them for independent practice in the Psychiatry of Developmental Disabilities. Fellows will participate in Psychiatry, Genetics, Developmental Pediatrics, Neurology, and Rehabilitation Medicine Clinics. Rather than using a traditional approach with trainees learning in blocks of time within each specialty, this fellowship uses a novel, longitudinal approach in which fellows will work in the same child psychiatry and adult psychiatry clinics with the same supervisor over the course of the year. This approach, in which trainees see the same patients multiple times over the year, provides the opportunity to develop expertise in the ongoing management of mental health problems in people with Developmental Disabilities.

For more information about the Psychiatry of Developmental Disabilities Fellowship, please feel free to contact my office by email at DDProgramCoordinator@lhsc.on.ca. I look forward to your inquiries and a chance to discuss our exciting fellowship program with you.

Selection Criteria

Both Canadian and International candidates are eligible to apply. Contact our office for application information.

Application Deadlines

Ongoing. The start dates will be considered on an individual basis

Important Documents

• Description and Objectives
• Fellowship Application

Fellowship Overview

The St. Joseph Operational Stress Injury Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry at Western University in London, Ontario, offers a 6 to 12 month part-time clinical fellowship (2 days per week). The program is designed for psychiatrists who have completed their psychiatry residency and are seeking advanced training in military-related PTSD and other work-related psychiatric conditions.

This part-time fellowship is funded for two days per week through Veterans Affairs Canada via St. Joseph's Veterans Care Program and offers competitive remuneration. Fellows have the opportunity to work at the St. Joseph Operational Stress Injury Clinic in London or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

The clinic provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment to veterans, active Canadian Armed Forces members, and RCMP personnel. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in the assessment and management of military-related PTSD and other operational stress injuries.

In addition, fellows gain exposure to disability assessment and management, including pension and medico-legal evaluations. These skills are transferable to a wide range of community and occupational settings, including the care of first responders and individuals with complex work-related psychiatric conditions.

Fellowship Highlights

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a highly experienced team including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists, fostering a comprehensive and collaborative approach to patient care.
• Research Excellence: Engage with the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre, a leading centre in military and veteran mental health research. Fellows may participate in research initiatives, present findings, and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Professional Development: Receive mentorship from experienced clinicians and researchers while refining clinical skills in trauma-related psychiatric care and operational stress injuries.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to improving the care of veterans, active service members, and RCMP personnel living with PTSD and other operational stress injuries.

Learning Objectives

1. Develop strong understanding of military and veteran cultureto support trauma-informed psychiatric care.
2. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and pension assessmentsrelated to service-related mental health conditions.
3. Apply measurement-based care, including standardized clinical outcome measures and shared decision-making approaches.
4. Gain exposure to research methods and knowledge translationrelevant to military and veteran mental health.

How to Apply

For more information about this fellowship, or to express your interest, please contact me, Don Richardson, MD, FRCPC, at Don.Richardson@sjhc.london.on.ca, or reach out to the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre at osiresearch@sjhc.london.on.ca. We are eagerly looking forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

Fellowship Overview

Consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatry — also known as psychosomatic medicine — is a subspecialty focused on the psychiatric care of patients with complex medical conditions. This fellowship trains psychiatrists to assess and manage psychiatric symptoms and disorders arising in medical and surgical settings, to support interdisciplinary teams, and to advance the field through scholarship and education.

Western University's CL Psychiatry Fellowship is a one-year postgraduate clinical fellowship aligned with the Royal College Area of Focused Competence (AFC) in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. It is based at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada's largest acute care teaching hospitals, affiliated with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The program is designed to produce graduates who are competent, confident, and ready to lead CL services independently.

Learning Objectives

1. Assessment of new psychiatric presentations in medically ill patients
2. Management of psychiatric disorders in complex medical settings
3. Consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
4. Leadership and management of the CL psychiatry service
5. Scholarship, education, and quality improvement

Clinical Rotations

Fellows rotate through a carefully sequenced set of inpatient and outpatient experiences across both LHSC sites over the 12-month fellowship year.

Longitudinal Outpatient CL Clinic - One Full Day Per Week

Throughout the entire fellowship year, fellows dedicate one full day per week to an outpatient general consultation-liaison clinic. This continuity experience provides longitudinal psychiatric care to patients referred by the inpatient CL team, under the direct supervision of a staff physician. It is designed to develop sustained therapeutic relationships and skills in ongoing psychiatric management of medically complex patients.

Clinical Sites

Both sites are part of London Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada's largest acute care teaching hospitals. Together they offer a rich and diverse range of medical-psychiatric presentations.

University Hospital (UH)

University Hospital is LHSC's tertiary and quaternary care facility, serving as a regional referral centre for complex medical and surgical cases. It is home to specialized programs in transplantation, neurosciences, and cardiac surgery.

Key clinical populations:

• Transplant psychiatry — including psychosocial suitability assessments for organ transplantation, LVAD insertion, and bariatric surgery
• Neuropsychiatry consultations across neurology and neurosurgery
• Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
• Critical care and cardiac units

Victoria Hospital (VH)

Victoria Hospital is LHSC's largest site and the regional trauma centre for Southwestern Ontario. It is a major hub for oncology, obstetrics, and surgical care.

Key clinical populations:

• Trauma surgery — including TBI, spinal cord injury, and amputation rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic surgery
• General and abdominal surgery
• Gynecologic oncology (GO)
• Medical and surgical oncology
• Critical care
• Oncology and alliative care

Outpatient & Elective Rotations

The two outpatient months combine required subspecialty experiences with elective time tailored to individual career interests. All outpatient clinics run once a week for a full day.

Mandatory Clinics

Psycho-oncology clinic - 2 days per week
Neuropsychiatry clinic - 1 day per week (Functional Neurological Disorder [FND] & Traumatic Brain Injury [TBI])

Elective Options (examples)

Chronic pain
Sleep medicine
Inpatient addiction medicine
Palliative care
Other electives available by arrangement with the fellowship director

Academic Requirements

Clinical work is supplemented by didactic seminars and multidisciplinary educational experiences. Fellows are active contributors to the academic life of the program.

Teaching & Education

• Present at a minimum of one journal club during the year; attend all CL journal clubs (approximately 9–10 per year)
• Attend weekly Educational Rounds — Tuesday mornings, 8:00–9:00 am — and daily clinical rounds
• Lead one teaching session on CL psychiatry for PGY-4 residents
• Deliver one Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session on a specific CL topic

Scholarly Project - Evidence of Achievement

Fellows must complete one Evidence of Achievement (EoA) project during the fellowship year. Approximately 2 hours of protected time per week for 3 months is provided. Acceptable formats include:

• Abstract accepted for presentation at a national or international conference
• Completed manuscript submitted for peer review
• Research proposal or grant application
• Learning module, curriculum, or other educational innovation
• Completed quality improvement (QI) project
• Contribution to a clinical practice guideline

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following documents direclty to the Fellowship Director at juan.borda@lhsc.on.ca .  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

1. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
2. Copy of medical degree - with certified English translation if the original is in another language
3. Copy of specialty certification - with certified English translation if applicable
4. Three letters of reference from physcians familiar with your clinical and academic work
5. Letter of intent describing your interest in consultation-liaison psychiatry and your goals for the fellowship

More information on the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Clinical Fellowship Program can be found here.