We offer a diversity of clinical experiences, comprehensive evidence-based training, and a compassionate and collegial environment to support psychiatrists in caring for children and their families. Our fellowship is ACGME accredited.
Are you passionate about working with children and families? If so, we’re excited to share details about our 2-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship. Our nationally recognized program features a diversity of training opportunities, flexibility in meeting your interests, and a collaborative and collegial team of faculty, trainees and staff.
Many of our fellows choose us because they want to care for underserved and rural populations, or to pursue unique subspecialty areas such as
"From the start, I get to focus on my desired sub-specialty and be paired with an inspiring, encouraging mentor at a great program. During my PGY-2 year, I’ll train with children in the emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and subspecialty clinics such as substance use. What a gift!"
We focus on trauma-informed approaches and culturally sensitive practice in our training program and work. We encourage you to actively participate in program development and improvement measures. And, we’re flexible so that you can pursue your own interests, too, through our individualized tracks.
Our faculty have a wealth of interests and backgrounds. You’ll find that they are dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and mentors who are committed to providing care locally and via national connections.
Work-life balance is important here. You can expect to take home call both years, just about three times a month. During these opportunities, you gain experience triaging urgent care needs for children and families.
Do you already plan on sub-specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry? Our special Child Track is for you. This unique opportunity lets you match into our general residency and fellowship at the same time.
“I chose the UNM Child Psychiatry track for excellent clinical psychiatric training and to work with rural and underserved populations. I’ve very much enjoyed being a part of such a great program!”
Whether you apply by Early Match or the regular process, you will need the following items.
Please complete an Application Packet with these contents:
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Medical School Transcripts
USMLE/COMPLEX Scores Steps 1, 2, & 3
3 Letters of Recommendation (one from current Training Director)
ECFMG Certificate (when applicable)
CAP Transfer letter if indicated
These items can be sent in one packet or separately to the program.
Early Match deadline is 7/1 and must be completed during your 3rd year of residency.
Applications: We have filled our class of 2024; please be in touch about interest in applying for the class of 2025!
For the combined residency/Child fellowship option, applications will be through the ERAS general residency process.
Please send your packet to:
Kristina Sowar, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
MSC09 5030
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
First Year
Second Year
Kristina Sowar, MD
Program Director
Residency/Fellowship: University of New Mexico
Medical School: University of Colorado
Professional Interests: Education and mentoring for Psychiatric and other medical trainees; program development; care for patients with eating disorders; emergency psychiatry; neuromodulation for adolescents (ECT.)
Kimothi Cain, MD
Associate Program Director
Residency/Fellowship: University of New Mexico
Medical School: University of New Mexico
Professional Interests: Infant mental health, family therapy, consult-liaison psychiatry, education for Psychiatry and other medical trainees; psychotherapy.
Our graduates practice in an impressive variety of settings and locations! Many remain here in New Mexico. Others move on to other locales.
Recent graduate pursuits include
Are you ready to match to UNM? You’ll need to interview and commit by 7/1 of your third year.
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Medical Education Program Specialist
Desirae Ramirez
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2400 Tucker Avenue NE
1 University of New Mexico
MSC09-5030
Albuquerque, NM 87131