We welcome your interest in the newly formed Child and Adolescent Residency Program at the Vermont Center for Children, Youth and Families!  For

Our goal is to educate future leaders in clinical practice, research, and teaching, utilizing the latest scientific advances in knowledge and technique.  Faculty within the Division of Child Psychiatry and affiliated departments across the University include individuals known throughout the world for excellence and innovation in their scholastic and clinical endeavors.  In addition to meeting all required training elements, this program will be unique in its application of research training, telepsychiatry, and a family based approach towards assessment and treatment.

The program is located in stunning Burlington, Vermont – a small city on the shores of Lake Champlain bordered by the Green Mountains to the east and the Adirondack Mountains to the west.  The area is famous for its gorgeous fall foliage, safe and friendly communities, and a multitude of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.  For more information see the section on Living in Vermont. 

The residency is part of the University of Vermont College of Medicine and Fletcher Allen Health Care and is coordinated with the General Psychiatry Residency.  The program accepts two residents per year.  In general, medical students apply for admission as a PGY1 into a five year Integrated General/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry program that includes full-time child and adolescent training in the PGY4 and 5 years.   There are also current opportunities for residents to enter the child and adolescent program as a PGY4 until current residents in the Integrated Program reach their PGY4 year.  

This is truly an exciting time for the University, our Division, and the entire field of Child Psychiatry.  We encourage you to consider joining us. 

     David C. Rettew, M.D.

     Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training Director