About Us

The Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) Fellowship is fully accredited by the ACGME and provides outstanding clinical, educational, and research opportunities. This two-year fellowship combines a university-based program with diverse urban-suburban, public-private, and academic-community perspectives.

Our dedication to education is evident through ample protected time for didactics and the absence of overnight call responsibilities. The curriculum is continuously reviewed and updated to ensure relevance in an evolving healthcare landscape. A key feature of our program is the Early Childhood Curriculum, a unique component that spans both years of training and emphasizes a deep understanding of child development.

Fellows benefit from collaborations with multiple partner agencies, broadening their exposure and expertise. They gain hands-on experience navigating barriers to care for patients from underserved backgrounds and develop proficiency in addressing the complex biopsychosocial needs unique to each child and adolescent. As a smaller program, we encourage fellows to pursue their individual interests and tailor their training to align with their goals. Opportunities abound for those interested in research, teaching, advocacy, and leadership.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences is committed to excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and clinical service. We foster an academic environment that values diversity, promotes equity, and actively supports the recruitment, retention, and development of individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and gender groups among our faculty, trainees, and staff.

Rebecca Klisz-Hulbert, M.D. - Program Director 
DMC/WSU Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
16836 Newburgh Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: 734-464-4220 Ext. 4826
rklisz@med.wayne.edu

Julia Vander Weide, M.D. - Associate Program Director 
DMC/WSU Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
16836 Newburgh Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: 734-464-4220 Ext. 4821
jvanderweid@med.wayne.edu