UNIV - Reproductive Fellow - Psychiatry: Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health (WRBH)

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is offering a 12-month fellowship with subspecialty training in reproductive psychiatry. Applicants that have completed an ACGME accredited psychiatry or obstetrics and gynecology residency prior to the start of fellowship are eligible to apply. The fellowship start date is July 1st, 2027. The fellowship is embedded in the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Division, a national leader in clinical care, education and training, and clinical research in reproductive psychiatry. The fellow will work with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, obstetricians and gynecologists, psychologists, therapists, care coordinators, community-based doulas, and peer recovery support specialists. The fellow will have exposure to clinical programs within the division, and dedicated time for scholarly work related to reproductive psychiatry education and training and/or clinical research. Fellowship training experiences can be tailored to the individual’s interests and fellows are encouraged to explore and develop clinical or research interests as they relate to Women’s Mental Health across the lifespan.

Requirements

Completed an ACGME accredited psychiatry or obstetrics and gynecology residency prior to the start of fellowship.
Must have a terminal degree (PhD, MD or related).
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Applicants seeking to develop a career in reproductive psychiatry research are encouraged to apply and inquire about opportunities for protected research time and additional training.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person and virtual outpatient care in the Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic, focusing on pre-pregnancy consultation and pregnancy and postpartum care for mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, grief/loss, stress-related disorders/PTSD, ADHD, and others.
Offer birth preference consultations for pregnant individuals with prior birth trauma in preparation for labor and delivery.
Provide care in the Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Clinic.
Participate in the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Program (Moms IMPACTT).
Participate in the National Curriculum for Reproductive Psychiatry fellow series.
Have the opportunity to participate in medical student and psychiatry resident education.
Present at local and national conferences, grand rounds, and/or community events.
Complete a scholarly project during protected time.
Participate in clinical research, if desired.