Our approach to cardiology training at Tufts Medical Center

We’re thrilled by your interest in cardiology training at Tufts Medical Center. Our mission is to develop leaders with the clinical, procedural and professional skills needed to become compassionate and effective cardiologists. At the heart of our program is a commitment to providing diverse clinical experiences that build a strong foundation for practice.

Training at Tufts Medical Center spans a wide spectrum of patient acuity, with exposure to both academic referral center care and community cardiology settings. This range offers fellows valuable insight into the social determinants of health that impact the populations we serve.

Fellows benefit from personalized mentorship as they pursue their unique goals—whether advancing in academic cardiology with a research focus, specializing in a cardiology subspecialty or becoming leaders in community-based practice.

Brian Downey, MD, Program Director
Gordon Huggins, MD, Associate Program Director

Meet the leader of our child + adolescent psychiatry fellowship

Dr. Sharma leads a fellowship program built on teamwork, personal growth, and the highest standards of clinical care. She oversees the day-to-day operations and serves as a primary mentor, providing fellows with a strong foundation to thrive. With a passion for medical education, wellness, and preparing the next generation of child psychiatrists, Dr. Sharma ensures fellows are equipped to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and families while building meaningful and rewarding careers.

Neha Sharma, DO
Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Program Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
 

Clinical training in child + adolescent psychiatry in Boston

Our fellowship gives hands-on experience in many settings. Fellows work in inpatient units, outpatient clinics and consult-liaison services. Early rotations focus on helping kids in crisis and learning how to diagnose and treat mental health issues. Outpatient care continues through the fellowship, with chances to provide therapy and manage medications.

Fellows also work closely with teams at Tufts Medical Center to care for children and teens in hospitals and the community. This helps them learn how to handle different types of cases.

Teaching is an important part of the program. Our fellows:

• Lead child psychiatry lessons for adult psychiatry residents
• Help first-year medical students in small group discussions
• Teach medical students on consultation-liaison rotations
• Supervise adult psychiatry residents during emergency department visits for young patients

On-call duties happen about once a week, every 6 to 8 weeks. Fellows cover the psychiatric emergency team and pediatric consult-liaison service from home during this time.

The program also focuses on wellness and building community. Fellows take part in quarterly retreats to relax and connect. Weekly lunches give fellows a chance to meet, share and support each other.

Start your fellowship journey in child psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center is a two-year ACGME-accredited program based in Boston. We train future leaders in pediatric mental health through a mix of clinical rotations, structured learning and one-on-one mentorship. Our fellows work in inpatient, outpatient and consult-liaison settings, developing the skills to care for children, teens and families with a wide range of mental health needs.

Fellows learn alongside experienced faculty in a collaborative, supportive environment. Our program includes weekly didactics, journal clubs, case conferences and interdisciplinary teaching with specialties like developmental-behavioral pediatrics and pediatric neurology.

With a focus on hands-on experience and academic growth, our fellowship prepares graduates to thrive in clinical practice, academic medicine or leadership roles in child and adolescent psychiatry.