Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences (DPBN) at McMaster University, located at the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus.
The DPBN Clinical Fellowships Program offers a wide variety of Clinical Fellowships with excellent, dedicated clinical supervisors and teachers. Our Clinical Fellowships are primarily located in Hamilton and, depending on the Clinical Fellowship, they are situated in a hospital or community setting, or both.
Clinical Fellowship programs commence on July 1st each year and end on June 30th (the academic year). Clinical Fellowships are offered for one year, with the option to extend to a second year, when available and upon approval by the corresponding Clinical Fellowship Program Director and the Department Clinical Fellowships Director.
For further information on how to apply, required documentation and to submit your application, please use the Fellowship Application
All potential trainees need to complete the McMaster Postgraduate Application. Please note that the application deadline is September 30th for July 1st start date in the following year.
The documents that will need to accompany the online application (including translations) are:
• CV and transcripts
• Copy of Medical Degree/Certificate
• Specialty Certificate or Medical Council of Canada Evaluation Exam
• Copy of Passport
• Personal Statement (Letter of Intent)
• Two reference letters
• Letter of sponsorship (if applicable)
Application to any of our Clinical Fellowships does not guarantee admission into our programs.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For General Information on Clinical Fellowships, please contact:
DPBN Clinical Fellowships Office:
Telephone: 905-522-1155, extension 39019
Program Coordinator - Maria Benoit
Clinical Fellowships Director - Dr. Alina Brotea
List of Clinical Fellowship Programs: