Division of Infant, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, established in 1989 by the visionary Dr. Martin J. Drell, has a rich legacy rooted in serving the public. From its inception, the program was designed with a “public sector” mission, forging strong collaborations with a wide range of community partners to enhance mental health services across Louisiana. Grounded in a systemic, developmentally oriented biopsychosocial model, the Division has consistently delivered cutting-edge, evidence-based care to the communities it serves.
With a dynamic, multidisciplinary faculty, the fellowship brings together diverse expertise in areas such as inpatient care, infant psychiatry, autism spectrum disorders, foster care, pediatric psychopharmacology, and trauma response. This breadth of focus has enabled the Division to adapt and thrive, even under extraordinary challenges like Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill, showcasing its resilience and unwavering commitment to care.
Now, as the national healthcare landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, the fellowship is rising to meet the moment. The program has expanded to include training in artificial intelligence applications in psychiatry, the latest advancements in individual and family therapy models, and emerging areas of importance such as the impact of climate change on mental health, the effects of social media on youth, and the practice of child psychiatry in a digital age. By embracing these forward-thinking initiatives, the fellowship continues to prepare the next generation of psychiatrists to address the ever-changing needs of children and families with compassion, innovation, and excellence.
More information here:
- Background & Mission Statement
- Clinical Sites
- Rotations & Clinical Service
- Faculty
- Meet Current Residents
- Unique Aspects
- Research
Contact Program Coordinator Jennifer Olivarez for more info here: joliv8@lsuhsc.edu