Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program
About This Program
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST INT THE DEPT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SAINT ELIZANETHS HOSPITAL FORENSIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THIS IS A ONE-YEAR ACGME ACCREDITED PROGRAM BASED IN WASHINGTON DC'S BRAND-NEW SAINT ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL, ONE OF THE NATION;S HISTORIC FORENSIC FACILITIES. IT OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF FORENSIC EXPERIENCES ALONG WITH A COMPREHENSIVE DIDACTIC CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PRIORITIZE YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Philip John Mcneish Candilis, MD, BS
St Elizabeth's Hosp-DC Dept of Behaviora
Primary Program Contact
Ronald Schouten, MD, JD
St Elizabeth's Hosp-DC Dept of Behaviora
Locations
St Elizabeth's Hosp-DC Dept of Behaviora
Rm 238
1100 Alabama Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032-4542
1100 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
1901 E St Se
Washington, DC 20003
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 16, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 6, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 17, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 13 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.