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.