How do I enter the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

There are several different training pathways to a career in child and adolescent psychiatry, each of which offers a unique training experience based on your interests:

Traditional Training Programs - Residents complete five total years of training: three years of general psychiatry residency training (including internship), plus two years of child and adolescent psychiatry specialty training. 
Click here to search the list of ACGME Accredited Programs and Sponsoring Institutions for child and adolescent psychiatry
Integrated Training Programs - Residents complete five years of training in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry at the same time.
What is an integrated training program? 
List of Integrated Training Programs
Triple Board Programs - Residents complete five years of training that combines pediatrics, general psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry training in a single integrated experience.
Learn more at the Triple Board Web site 
List of Triple Board Programs and Training Directors
Post Pediatric Portal Program (PPPP) - Pediatricians become board-certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry after completing a three-year training experience.

Learn more about the PPPP.