Meet The Faculty
The Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic is one of the largest psychiatric treatment groups in the United States, with more than 90 psychiatrists and psychologists representing every aspect of psychiatric medicine. Psychiatry and Psychology staff at Mayo Clinic are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty have conducted research, published and lectured extensively, and are recognized leaders in their field. Throughout your training, you’ll have direct access to our Department of Psychiatry and Psychology faculty members, which includes faculty at other Mayo Clinic sites as well as the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Throughout many rotations, fellows see patients side-by-side with faculty who provide direct teaching and supervision. In addition, individual clinical supervisors are assigned each year and each fellow will have a minimum of two individual supervisors. As a fellow, you will meet with each of your supervisors for an hour each week. Fellows also meet in small groups with the program director every other week.
Mentorship lies at the core of our program. Throughout your fellowship training, you will work with dedicated faculty who will not only provide clinical supervision but also tailored career guidance and support as you develop your professional identity and navigate the joys and challenges of this field. Mentors are never assigned, as mentoring relationships are just that: relationships. They are best made by the individuals involved. Faculty members are readily accessible and enthusiastic to mentor, and program leadership is always ready to make recommendations regarding potential fit based on interest.
Fellows typically develop multiple relationships with mentors centered on common interests or ongoing projects. The department is large enough to offer a diversity of styles and strengths, yet small enough for fellows to feel “known.” This context, coupled with regular interface with program leadership, provides a supportive setting for career planning and development.
From the division co-chair
Mayo Clinic is built on excellence. Our goal for you is simple. Become a well-rounded child and adolescent psychiatrist where excellence permeates your future practice. Mayo Clinic is ranked as the #1 hospital in the United States.
We pride ourselves on our three-shield practice with clinical care, education, and research as the foundation for all we do. Our multidisciplinary practice provides an unparalleled patient care experience for thousands of patients across the globe annually.
Our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is focused on education rather than service demands. The breadth and depth of expertise among our faculty will ensure you are a strong, talented psychiatrist for all youth and families when you graduate.
We welcome you to join our world-class team to help transform the practice of child and adolescent psychiatry in the decades to come.
Jennifer Vande Voort, M.D.
Co-Chair, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
From the program directors
Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship!
We are excited for the opportunity to share all that our program has to offer. Here you will find a rich tapestry of family-centered clinical experiences, innovative and integrated research and education initiatives, leadership opportunities, and a supportive learning environment that nurtures personal and professional growth and success. The heart of our program is a dedicated group of compassionate and diverse clinicians who collaborate to deliver the best possible culturally sensitive and inclusive care to every patient and their family.
During your fellowship, we are committed to providing you with a tailored experience and an environment rich with knowledge, resources, and support to foster your growth and development into thriving child and adolescent psychiatrists. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who are equally invested in themselves and their future patients.
Please explore all that our program has to offer and join us in shaping the future of child and adolescent psychiatry. Together, we will work towards improving the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents in our communities and beyond.
Julia Shekunov, M.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program Director
Alastair McKean, M.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Associate Program Director
(Pictured left-to-right: Drs. Shekunov and McKean.)
From our faculty
Learn more about our faculty in these brief videos.