Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles Psychiatry Residency Training Program is a premier training initiative under the UCLA School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. It aims to provide comprehensive training through numerous specialty clinics and a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices for patient care. With a commitment to serving veterans and a multicultural clinical environment, the program supports the development of versatile and compassionate psychiatrists. The program's collaborative nature incorporates teaching from esteemed faculty while preparing residents to address a wide range of mental health disorders, significantly contributing to the field of veteran healthcare.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles Psychiatry Residency Training Program did not provide explicit information on its IMG acceptance or requirements directly in the given text. However, statements about their commitment to training future clinicians and serving diverse patient populations could imply openness to IMG applicants. Additional details, such as ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship, have not been mentioned specifically.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
No specific number of categorical residents or details regarding prelim residents listed.
Program Website
Address
760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Program Director
Margaret L. Stuber, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster specifics are not mentioned in the text, including the total number of residents and their classification.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers a wealth of specialty clinics and an amazing collection of faculty eager to teach. It includes training through core and elective teaching clinics, psychotherapy curriculum, research track, and various other innovative treatment modalities.
Application
The program is undergoing changes and you can no longer apply directly to the residency program. Instead, it is merging with the UCLA-Semel Institute. For detailed application processes, it is advised to check the updated website of the UCLA Psychiatry Residency Training Program.
# of Locations
The program operates at the Greater Los Angeles VA and includes various affiliated teaching clinics.
Fellowship
The program offers an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, indicating a post-residency fellowship opportunity available to residents. Recent graduates may explore further specialized training in other subspecialties through affiliated institutions, though specific details on fellowships beyond addiction psychiatry are not provided in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Greater Los Angeles VA uniquely serves our veteran population with evidence-based treatments from medication therapy and psychotherapy to interventional treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. We have an incredible Trauma Recovery Services program and many other resources for PTSD treatment. A number of specialty mental health clinics, staffed by UCLA faculty, allow for a more specialized experience in Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, or Psychosis. We focus on whole patient care and our integrative health and healing program is a success with our veterans. Our faculty love to teach and share.
On Call Schedule
No specific details about on-call schedule provided.
# of Years of Program
The residency lasts for four years, culminating in a well-rounded training experience in psychiatry.
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Alumni
The text did not provide specific information about alumni outcomes or paths post-graduation.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Offers a wealth of specialty clinics, innovative treatment modalities including transcranial magnetic stimulation and ketamine treatment.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The text does not mention the vacation policy for residents in this program.