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Through expert mentorship and practical, case-based training, fellows gain the clinical expertise needed to recognize, assess and manage common psychiatric and behavioral health conditions affecting women across their lifespans, including premenstrual mood disorders, perinatal mental health conditions, substance use disorders and mood disorders before and during menopause. The fellowship also prepares participants to provide evidence-informed treatment and build the capacity to train and mentor colleagues within their own clinics and communities. Overview of the Program The MBH Fellowship is an interactive, certificate-based training program that transforms clinical knowledge into practical skills and community-wide impact. Learning Format Fellows participate in small-group mentorship, interactive case discussions and multidisciplinary collaborative learning focused on maternal behavioral health in primary care. Train-New-Trainers Impact Beyond strengthening their own clinical expertise, participants learn how to mentor colleagues and share best practices within their clinics and communities, expanding access to high-quality maternal behavioral health care. Eligible Disciplines Open to multidisciplinary health professionals caring for women across the lifespan (DOs, MDs, NPs, PAs, PharmDs and other qualified licensed healthcare professionals) in Behavioral Health, Community Health, Doula Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Women's Health. Note on Fellowship Status: This is not a traditional or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited fellowship. Program Details Certificate & Credit: Earn a Certificate of Completion from the UC Irvine School of Medicine with more than 50 total training hours. Cohort Timeline: Jan. 1–Sept. 30, 2027. Two Mandatory In-Person Intensives: Attend required weekend intensive trainings (12–15 hours). Jan. 15–16, 2027: Essentials of Primary Care Maternal Behavioral Health Conference at VEA Newport Beach, California. Aug. 13–14, 2027: MBH Fellows Conference at the Gaylord Pacific Resort, Chula Vista, CA Live Virtual Webinars: Participate in live webinars on the second and third Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. PT via Zoom (one-hour sessions). Faculty Mentorship: Monthly small group mentorship sessions with an MBH faculty member. Alumni Benefits: Access complimentary ongoing mentorship and learning opportunities after completion of the training program. Certificate Requirements To receive a UC Irvine School of Medicine Certificate of Completion, fellows must fulfill the following: In-Person Session: Attend and actively participate in the mandatory January weekend intensive. Webinar Attendance: Attend a minimum of 80 percent of live teleconference teaching sessions. Faculty Mentorship: Complete monthly small-group mentorship sessions. Program Evaluation: Complete all required cohort surveys and feedback forms. Mentorship & Training The TNT MBH Fellowship combines expert mentorship with practical training focused on the unique behavioral health needs of women across the lifespan. Core Clinical Competencies Through dedicated faculty guidance, fellows develop practical skills in: Targeted Assessments: Complete evidence-informed and efficient psychiatric interviews tailored to maternal behavioral health in primary care and medical settings. Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose and manage commonly encountered psychiatric conditions, including mood, anxiety, psychotic and substance use disorders affecting women across life stages. Integrated Care: Apply behavioral health principles within primary care and women's health settings to support comprehensive patient care. Train-New-Trainer Leadership: Gain strategies and skills to teach primary care psychiatry principles to colleagues and care teams. Multi-faceted Curriculum The MBH Fellowship curriculum addresses the complete spectrum of reproductive and perinatal mental health. Core topics are organized into four comprehensive focus areas: General Primary Care Psychiatry Foundations Assessment & Care Models: Primary Care Psychiatric Assessment, Collaborative Care and managing difficult patient encounters. Core Conditions: Diagnosis and treatment of Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders and Integrative Psychiatry. Pain & Substance Use: Psychiatry and Chronic Pain Management, Responsible Opioid Prescribing and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) assessment, treatment and management. Clinical Skills: Advanced Motivational Interviewing and advanced clinical applications for mood and anxiety. Perinatal & Reproductive Mental Health Life Cycle & Hormonal Transitions: Reproductive Life Cycle, Premenstrual Mood Syndromes, Perimenopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and evidence-based complementary treatments. Perinatal Assessment & Care: Mental health approach in the perinatal period, Disparities in Perinatal Mental Health and Perinatal ADHD. Infant & Maternal Wellbeing: Infant Mental Health, Lactation, Infertility and Pregnancy Loss. Complex Perinatal Conditions & Trauma Mood, Anxiety & Psychosis: Perinatal Depressive Disorders, Perinatal Anxiety & OCD, Perinatal Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Psychosis and Primary Psychotic Disorders. High-Risk & Specialized Care: Trauma, PTSD and Eating Disorders in the perinatal period, Substance Use Disorders in perinatal care and addressing Perinatal Suicide Risk and Infanticide. Advanced Clinical Reviews: Case-based discussions covering trauma, loss and complex perinatal scenarios. Program Materials & Evaluation Course Materials & Credits APA Women’s Reproductive Mental Health, 2022CME Credit: Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included Resources: Participants receive the APA Women’s Reproductive Mental Health reading materials. APA Women’s Reproductive Mental Health, 2022 Lucy A. Hutner, MD Lisa A. Catapano, M.D., PhD Sarah M. Nagle-Yang, MD Katherine E. Williams, MD Lauren M. Osborne, MD Knowledge & Practice Tracking Pre- and post-training evaluations are conducted to measure individual practice impact and growth in primary care psychiatry. Get Started Learn more about the application process, program requirements, scholarship opportunities and how to get in touch. Application Details Contact Us Informational Webinars Interested in learning more about UC Irvine’s new Improving Health for Older Persons with Education (IHOPE) and Maternal Behavioral Health (MBH) Fellowships? Join an upcoming virtual informational webinar to explore these new nine-month, hybrid CME programs. These 30-minute virtual sessions are generally held on the third Thursday of each month from noon to 12:30 p.m. Pacific time, with adjustments for holidays or scheduling conflicts. During the webinar, we’ll provide an overview of both fellowship programs, including: Program format, curriculum and learning experience Who is eligible to participate Application process and key dates Available funding opportunities for eligible California health professionals How IHOPE can help clinicians advance whole-person geriatric care for older adults How MBH can help strengthen behavioral health care for women across the lifespan You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the inaugural 2027 IHOPE and MBH cohorts. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR