Advance Your Career. Transform Pediatric Mental Health.
Are you a pediatrician passionate about mental health care? The Post Pediatric Portal Program (PPPP) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) offers a unique opportunity to expand your expertise and make a lasting impact.
Why Choose the Post Pediatric Portal Program?
- Triple Board Eligibility: Complete a three-year program that qualifies you in:
- General Pediatrics
- Adult Psychiatry
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP)
- One of Only Five Programs Nationwide: Stand out in your field with a credential that few physicians hold.
- Comprehensive Training:
- 18 months Adult Psychiatry
- 18 months Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Rotations at leading facilities:
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Lakeside Behavioral Health, UTHSC Department of Psychiatry
- Hands-On Impact: Participate in TCAPES, a statewide mental health consultation service supporting pediatricians across Tennessee.
Why It Matters
Mental health disorders affect 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the U.S., yet half go untreated. Tennessee faces a critical shortage of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists; 79% of counties have none. By joining PPPP, you’ll help close this gap and bring care to underserved communities.
What Sets the Pediatric Post Portal Program Apart
- High Demand: More applicants than available spots each year.
- Proven Success: Our graduates pass boards and go on to practice Child Psychiatry.
- Career Impact: Gain specialized skills that open doors to leadership, advocacy, and clinical excellence.
Ready to Apply?
If you’ve completed a Pediatric Residency and want to broaden your scope of care, PPPP is your next step.
Applications are competitive—don’t wait. Visit the UTHSC website to learn more about the application process.
- Both early (starting PGY2) and established pediatricians are welcome to apply.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis starting January 1.
- The deadline to apply to our program is April 15.
- Interviews for the following academic year begin in the spring
- Please send applications to Tia Coleman, Program Manager: tcolem18@uthsc.edu
Post Pediatric Portal Fellowship Faculty
The Post Pediatric Portal Fellowship program incorporates faculty from both the Child and Adolescent Fellowship program and the Psychiatry Residency program.
