Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program
Learn foundational psychoanalytic principles.
Applications are open now for the
2026-2027 Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program (In Person Only in DC)
Application Deadline September 15, 2026
In Person Dates: Oct 10, Nov 11, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8
About
Psychoanalytic principles find application in a variety of fields and disciplines and can provide advanced students, psychiatric residents, and graduate mental-health practitioners with valuable fundamental insights in their professional development and careers. In this tuition-free program, fellows learn through exposure to case studies, background reading, and engagement with a diversity of faculty and colleagues. Optional scientific meetings add an enhanced opportunity to explore psychoanalytic thought and practice.
The Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program is designed for individuals who have a significant interest in psychoanalysis as a body of knowledge and as a framework with which to understand and carry out therapeutic efforts. The primary focus is psychoanalysis in an adult context, but includes several cases focused on children.
At each session, a member of the WBCP faculty will present a psychotherapy or psychoanalytic case that invites and includes active discussion. WBCP encourages multidisciplinary exchange and promotes engagement with a variety of thoughts and perspectives. A large aim of the program is for fellows to gain insights into their own work through exposure to psychoanalytic principles and approaches.
For advanced graduate students and psychiatric residents as well as recent graduates in psychiatry, psychology, social work, and professional counseling. While the program is designed for those at the earlier stages of their careers, mid- and later-career clinicians and scholars seeking additional psychodynamic and psychoanalytic exposure can also benefit.
Curriculum
The Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program currently consists of 8 two-hour seminars with case presentations by practicing psychoanalysts on clinically-related topics. The program includes case presentations of adults and children in psychoanalytic treatment and psychotherapy conducted with psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles.
Through these case studies, the program delivers an underlying curriculum that builds foundational understanding of psychoanalytic principles. During each presentation, fellows are actively encouraged to engage with the presenter, ask questions, make comments, address the transference, identify defense mechanisms, and make connections between childhood experiences and presenting symptoms and conflicts.
2025-2026 Fellowship Program Schedule, Presenters and Bibliography (sample)
Logistics
The 2026-2027 Fellowship will be held in person only on 8 Saturday mornings, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm EST, during the academic year (October to May) in the Weiner Conference Room at 2120 L Street, NW, Suite 600-1, Washington DC 20037. No zoom option will be available. Space is limited.
2026-2027 In Person Dates: October 10, November 11, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8.
The Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program is a tuition-free program. CME/CEs will be available for participants as an option. WBCP Fellows are also welcome to attend WBCP’s Scientific Meetings and other conferences offered at no charge. There is a fee however, for fellows who wish to receive CMEs/CEs for other meetings or program. See individual program descriptions for CME/CE fees.
Admissions
Application must be received no later than September 15, 2026
To apply, please submit the application form with the following information:
- A short personal essay (two pages maximum) describing the development of your interest in the application of psychoanalytic and/or psychodynamic concepts.
- Two letters of recommendation from professionals who have direct knowledge of your therapeutic work with individuals.
- Your current curriculum vitae, including name, degree(s), mailing address, email address, date of birth, birthplace, languages spoken (when relevant), and phone number.
- $50 application fee paid at time of form submission.
Please address completed letters of recommendations to Mr. Joseph Chirico, Executive Director.
For questions regarding applications, please contact kathleen@wbcp.org
Contact
For more information, please call the Center at (301) 470-3635; (410) 792-8060; or (202) 237-1854.
You may also contact either of the Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program Directors:
Andrew Carroll, PsyD acarroll@gwmail.gwu.edu
Patrick Cody, LCSW-C, MSW Pcodydc@gmail.com
CEs/CMEs
CME/CE’s available for $250 for 16 credits
Continuing Medical Education – This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Psychoanalytic Association and The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The APsA CE Committee has reviewed the materials for accredited continuing education and has determined that this activity is not related to the product line of ineligible companies and therefore, the activity meets the exception outlined in Standard 3: ACCME’s identification, mitigation and disclosure of relevant financial relationship. This activity does not have any known commercial support.
Continuing Education – Social Workers – The programs of The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, Inc. meet the criteria for continuing education as defined by the District of Columbia and Virginia Boards of Social Work, and the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, Inc. designates this program as a continuing education activity for social work for 1 credit hour per hour for this activity.
The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, Inc. is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Category 1 continuing education units.
Continuing Education – Psychologists – The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Continuing Education – Licensed Professional Counselors – The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, Inc. continuing education credits meet the criteria and may be submitted for re-licensure of LPCs in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. This program/activity has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to satisfy Category A continuing education requirements.