Description of Program

The one-year Stanford Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) Fellowship Program, developed and directed by José R. Maldonado MD and supported by a robust and diverse group of CL psychiatrists, offers advanced training in the field of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in both hospital and ambulatory settings with abundant clinical, educational, and innovative research opportunities. The Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship received full accreditation by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) since its inception in 2010.

Fellows participate in a wide range of required and elective clinical and research rotations and engage in diverse educational activities—serving both as learners and educators. The program is designed to support each fellow in cultivating their unique strengths and professional interests. All core faculty members are either board-certified or board-eligible in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.

Beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, the fellowship will shift to an "X+Y" clinical model. In each four-week block, fellows spend three weeks on an inpatient service and one week participating in a variety of CL-related outpatient experiences. This model enhances exposure to outpatient psychiatry while supporting fellows in taking on leadership roles within inpatient services.

Inpatient rotations include:

General Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Critical Care Psychiatry
Psychosocial Oncology
Transplant Psychiatry

Outpatient experiences include:

CLP Evaluation and Continuity Clinic
HIV Psychiatry
Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
Psychosocial Oncology
Gastrointestinal Health
Integrated Behavioral Health

A rotation with the palliative care team is also included.

In addition to clinical training, fellows have dedicated time for scholarly activities and the development of liaison relationships with medical and surgical subspecialties.

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