Applying for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship

Our application cycle for 2025-2026 is closed.

Fellowship Requirements

PMHNP certifications from an accredited program earned within the 12 months preceding the start date.
Current AHA (or equivalent) CPR certification
Demonstrated excellence in scholarship, communication, leadership, problem resolution, and teaching.

Graduation from an accredited program in the previous 12 months prior to the start date
Current RN and NP licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing
California furnishing license upon start
ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner upon hire
DEA license upon start

Any employment offer with UC San Diego is contingent on the following:

Masters or doctoral degree in nursing (current or pending) from an accredited program earned within the 12 months preceding the start date.
Successful background check
A health clearance through UCSD Occupational Health department
A negative substance abuse screening test
Verification of any documents required for the position
Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the USA
The completion of the new hire process, including all required paperwork
Credentialing process via the UCSD Medical Staff Services Office

New information session dates for cycle 2026-2027 coming soon.

If you have any questions, please email pmhnpfellowship@health.ucsd.edu.

Complete the PMHNP Fellowship Application.
Include the following documentation with your application:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter and/or personal statement
- Academic Transcript
- Three (3) letters of professional recommendation, one from each of the following:
  - A professor
  - A preceptor
  - A former/current supervisor
Please submit your application and supporting documents to pmhnpfellowship@health.ucsd.edu as a single PDF document.

A select number of applicants will be invited for a personal interview.