Psychoanalytic Fellowship

The Psychoanalytic Fellowship sponsored by the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia is an academic honor awarded to individuals in the academic (i.e., philosophy, literature the arts, etc.), psychiatric, psychological, or social work community who show outstanding interest in psychoanalytic studies. The one-year Fellowship is highly selective; therefore applicants are carefully screened by the committee. A second year of Fellowship is available to Fellows for further study. There is no application fee.

The Fellowship includes exposure to psychoanalytic concepts through discussion with psychoanalytic mentors. The mentors are selected from the membership of the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Each Fellow has defined a specific focus of study for the year, and will meet monthly with the mentors during the year to study and discuss selected specific topics.

PCOP would also like to extend congratulations to Bruce Levin (Chair of the Fellowship Program) for receiving one of this year's Edith Sabshin teaching awards given by the American Psychoanalytic Association. This award is presented to  members of the American Psychoanalytic who have made significant contributions to our field  through their commitment to teaching  students who are not candidates. Bruce created our fellowship program in 1995 and as its director, has nurtured its development into the vibrant program it is today.

The Fellowship has three tracks:

1. An academic track for non-clinical scholars and academics.
2. A clinical track for psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.
3. An honorary track to recognize academic leaders who have worked collaboratively with psychoanalysts in education, clinical or research areas. This track does not include formal mentorship.

The Fellowship emphasizes our Center and psychoanalysis as a valued resource to the academic and clinical communities. We want to enrich the Fellows' views and knowledge about psychoanalysis and enrich ourselves by their presence.

In addition to the mentorship, the Fellows are entitled to audit one class each year in the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program or one class in the Psychoanalytic Training program.

For More Information About Fellowships:

If you are interested in further information, please contact:

Dr. Bruce Levin, Chair
610-825-8501

Please speak to Dr. Levin about your interest in the Fellowship program before formally applying.

Click here for application guidelines for PCOP Psychoanalytic Fellowship