I-CAN
Developmental
Psychiatry Fellowship
Psychiatry Fellowship
About the Fellowship
The I-CAN Developmental Psychiatry Fellowship is designed to build expertise in autism diagnosis and treatment, focusing on adolescents and adults with complex neuropsychiatric conditions.
Supported by the Divi’s Foundation for Gifted Children, this program combines virtual learning with hands-on training in Canada, offering Indian specialists a structured pathway to develop advanced clinical skills.
Supported by the Divi’s Foundation for Gifted Children, this program combines virtual learning with hands-on training in Canada, offering Indian specialists a structured pathway to develop advanced clinical skills.
About the Fellowship
12 months
Indian fellows remain at their I-CAN sites, with 1 day per week dedicated to training
Why this Fellowship?
The I-CAN Developmental Psychiatry Fellowship is designed to build expertise in autism diagnosis and treatment, focusing on adolescents and adults with complex neuropsychiatric conditions.
Supported by the Divi’s Foundation for Gifted Children, this program combines virtual learning with hands-on training in Canada, offering Indian specialists a structured pathway to develop advanced clinical skills.
Key Focus Areas
Specialized Interests & Research Opportunities for fellows to explore specific areas
Autism Diagnosis & Comorbidities
Specialized Interests & Research Opportunities for fellows to explore specific areas
Psychopharmaco-logy & Behavior Management
Managing complex cases effectively
Interdisciplinary Treatment
Supporting youth & adults with developmental disabilities
Learning Experience
Up to 4 weeks of clinical training in Canada
Personalized mentorship based on individual interests
Virtual Training
Live mentorship with Canadian experts
In-Person Training (Canada)
Interactive patient assessments using live & recorded observations
Guided independent study (clinical reviews, research projects)
Hands-on clinical exposure across Toronto & Vancouver
Eligibility & Enrollment
- Open to early-career specialists practicing at I-CAN sites
Nomination required from participating centers
Rolling enrollment with flexible start dates
What Fellows Gain
Expert-level diagnostic skills in ASD & neuropsychiatric conditions
International mentorship with leading autism specialists
Publication opportunities through research projects
Sustaining Impact
This fellowship aims to train 9 experts over 3 years, creating a lasting network of mentors to continue supporting autism care in India. I-CAN sites will retain infrastructure to sustain learning beyond the project’s completion.
