Program Overview

Pediatric Medical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowships at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

The Pediatric Medical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions is a one-year program designed to provide advanced training in pediatric medical psychology.

Program Overview

The fellowship is housed in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, in the division of Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. The program focuses on clinical training, with an emphasis on evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention. Fellows work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Fellowship Structure

The fellowship includes rotations in:

• Outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric clinics
• Inpatient consultation/liaison
• Assessment
• Outpatient therapy
• Short-term crisis and acute care intervention

Clinical Services

Fellows deliver brief, evidence-based assessment and treatment for adherence to medical recommendations, preparation for transplant/surgical procedures, coping with medical stress, anxiety, inattention/hyperactivity, disruptive behaviors, and mood problems. They may participate in multidisciplinary clinics within various pediatric specialties, including Urology, GI, Burn, Surgery, Oncology, Nephrology, and Solid Organ Transplant.

Research Opportunities

While the focus of the fellowship is clinical, all fellows are involved in research, with opportunities to explore topics within pediatric psychology, program evaluation, and developmental psychopathology.

Eligibility and Application

Interested applicants must complete all requirements from an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program in child clinical, pediatric, counseling, or school psychology and an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral internship prior to the start date of August 1, 2026. Applications are submitted through APPA-CAS, and review of applications begins December 1, 2025. A completed application includes:

• Cover letter
• CV
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Transcript

Stipend and Benefits

The minimum stipend for an entry-level position is $62,132 plus health insurance, based on NIH guidelines. Fellows are afforded two weeks of vacation and additional professional development time and sick leave.

Program Outcomes

Over 90% of previous fellows acquired initial positions as faculty or staff at Johns Hopkins or other academic medical centers, with approximately 80% currently in academic settings. Many faculty and staff psychologists have developed programmatic initiatives within Johns Hopkins or similar programs elsewhere.

Location

Johns Hopkins is located on the downtown medical campus in Baltimore, Maryland, offering a unique blend of urban and coastal living with access to several major mid-Atlantic cities.