Department of Psychiatry
985575 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198
Accredited by ACGME
ABPN Certified
Program Description
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) offers a one-year, full-time, ACGME-accredited fellowship in forensic psychiatry.
The program provides comprehensive training in criminal and civil law, with a strong emphasis on public psychiatry, ethics, and sociocultural factors impacting justice-involved individuals.
Fellows train alongside experienced forensic psychiatrists, judges, attorneys, and psychologists, with opportunities to engage in mental health policy through Nebraska’s unicameral legislature.
The fellowship also collaborates with the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN), a statewide leader in workforce development and behavioral health reform.
Graduates are prepared for careers in academic, correctional, and public or private forensic psychiatry settings.
About Omaha:
Omaha is a welcoming, mid-sized city offering an affordable cost of living, walkable neighborhoods, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and nationally ranked attractions like the Henry Doorly Zoo.
With a strong medical and academic community, Omaha is an ideal environment for training and professional development.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) offers a one-year, full-time, ACGME-accredited fellowship in forensic psychiatry. The program provides comprehensive training in criminal and civil law, with a strong emphasis on public psychiatry, ethics, and sociocultural factors impacting justice-involved individuals. Fellows train alongside experienced forensic psychiatrists, judges, attorneys, and psychologists, with opportunities to engage in […]