There are currently 5 fellowships offered through the UCLA-San Fernando Valley Program. 

1.  Forensic Psychiatry

This is a combined UCLA forensic fellowship supported by all the training programs within the UCLA umbrella. It includes didactic and experiential elements at both the Los Angeles and Atascadero sites. The candidate may spend six months at each site, concentrating on civil forensics in LA and on criminal forensics at Atascadero. Instruction will also cover legal aspects of the practice of psychiatry, child and adolescent law, adult law, landmark cases, and practical experience with the courts, all under close supervision by forensically certified psychiatrists and legal experts. For more information, please contact Dr. Neena Sachinvala at (818) 891-7711 extension 9027 or visit: www.losangeles.va.gov/forensicpsych/

2.  Geriatric Psychiatry

Beginning in 1991, in conjunction with the West Los Angeles campus of the VAGLAHS and UCLA, the Sepulveda campus of the VAGLAHS has sponsored a one year multicampus Fellowship Program in Geriatric Psychiatry. Fellows participate in clinical rotations and receive didactic instruction at all three campuses. Experience in the community and private sector is also available through affiliates. Strong emphasis is placed on development of academic skills including research. Fellows are expected to carry out a research project of their own choosing under the guidance and with the support of appropriate faculty members. For more information, please contact Dr. Jaime Fitten at (818) 891-7711 extension 9027.

3.  Psychopharmacology

This one year fellowship is in conjunction with the UCLA mood disorders clinics. The fellow participates in mood disorders clinics at both the UCLA-NPI and the Sepulveda VA campus of the VAGLAHS. Research in the field is strongly encouraged during the fellowship. For further information, please contact Dr. Boghos Yerevanian or Dr. Ralph Koek at (818) 891-7711 extension 7547.

4.  Psychosomatic Medicine (Consultation Liaison Psychiatry)

This fellowship is designed to provide a rich and diverse educational experience by incorporating the resources of VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, UCLA-NPI and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. The academic year is divided into half-day rotations to provide a comprehensive training in inpatient C&L psychiatry and outpatient Psychosomatic Medicine/C&L service. Specialty experience includes required rotations in Transplant Psychiatry, HIV Psychiatry, Palliative Care, Dementia Clinic and Women's Health Clinic. Comprehensive didactic education and supervision are provided during all rotations. For further information please call Saba Syed, MD at (818) 364-4668 or visit: www.losangeles.va.gov/psychosomaticmedicine

5.  Community Psychiatry

This fellowship will train residents in innovative and state-of-the-art treatment approaches to the severely and chronically mentally ill in a community setting. Residents will learn to combine the use of the newer medications with psychiatric rehabilitation techniques including biobehavioral titration which incorporates rating instruments such as the BPRS & AIMS. Didactics will include an overview of the Community Psychiatry movement, along with relevant clinical topics. For further information about this fellowship, please contact Dr. Alex Kopelowicz or Dr. Dino Tripodis at (818) 837-8150.