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PGY I

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Cole Marta, MD

(Chicago Medical School) 

David Seigler, MD

(University of California Los Angeles)

Elena Hunanyan, MD

(Loyola University of Chicago Strich School of Medicine)

Elizabeth Porter, MD

(University of South Carolina)

Jimmy Doan, MD

(University of California Irvine)

Jose Aguilar, MD

(University of California Los Angeles)

Sarah Domb, MD

(Univeristy of Southern California)

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PGY III

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Chris Snowdy, MD

(University of Louisville)

 Deborah Birnbaum, DO

(Western University of Health Sciences)

Douglas Phan, MD

(SUNY, Syracuse)

Erin Murphy, MD

(Jefferson Medical College)

Gurmanjot Bhullar, MD

(Dayandand Medical College, Ludhiana)

Nissa Perez, MD

(University of Southern California)

Omar Farooqi, MD

(Baqai Medical University, Karachi)

Sahar Makabi, MD

(SUNY, Buffalo)

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PGY II

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Akashdeep Gill, MD

(Northern Ohio University)

Bobby Kaura, MD

(Loma Linda University)

David Sheski, MD

(University of New Mexico)

Deborah Fein, DO

(Western University of Health Sciences)

Jesus Exposito-Cespedes, MD

(University of Chicago)

Lynne Love, MD

(University of California, San Francisco)

Peter Hung, MD

(Chicago Medical School)

Victor Chen, MD

(University of Cincinnati)

Wesley Ryan, MD

(University of California, Irvine)

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PGY IV

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Alejandra Clark, MD

(University of Louisville) 

Amy Khong, MD

(University of California, Los Angeles) 

James Lu, MD

(Albert Einstein College of Medicine)

James Luzano, MD

(University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)

Jerad Shoemaker, MD

(Loma Linda University) 

Marina Lensky, MD

(University of California, San Francisco)

Nicholas Athanasiou, MD, MBA

(University of California, Irvine)

Rhiana Fredrickson, MD

(University of the Philippines)

Sergiu Grozavu, MD

(Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie “Nicole Testemitanu”)

Applications: 

Applications for PGY I positions at the UCLA-San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Training Program are accepted through the computerized application system, (ERAS).

Requirements in addition to ERAS include:

• 3 Letters of recommendation

• The Dean's Letter

• A Personal Statement

• Passing scores on USMLE Step 1, 2 and CS

The UCLA-San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Training Program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP number 103982) and is a member of the Association of Southern California Residency Training Programs.

Occasionally, PGY II positions are available for applicants to a three year program provided all California licensure requirements have been completed in the PGY I. Inquiries regarding PGY II positions should be made directly to the Education Office at the Sepulveda VA.

International Medical Graduates can click here for additional application information.

Benefits:                                                                                                                                                                                                                   All house staff are paid by UCLA and are bound by conditions of employment at UCLA Medical Center. UC-Resident Salary Schedules and Benefits for 2010-2011:

• Resident Physician I    48,259
• Resident Physician II   50,003
• Resident Physician III  52,069
• Resident Physician IV   54,335 

Health benefits:

UCLA Medical Center provides you and your family with medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to you. In addition, life and long-term disability insurance is provided to UCLA House Staff Residents at no cost. If you choose UCLA for your medical benefits, there are no co-payments on office visits and prescriptions are free of charge.

All residents receive a BruinCard which serves as your official University identification card/badge, permits access to facilities and special events, and can be used to purchase good and services throughout the University, Medical Center and Health System.

For a more detailed description of House Staff Policies and Procedures, please visit the David Geffen School of Medicine GME website at www.gme.medsch.ucla.edu

Leave & Vacation:                                                                                                                                                

• Vacation Policy: 4 weeks per year.

• Sick Leave: 10 days per year.

Funds for Travel for Professional Meetings: The department makes every effort to underwrite expenses when a resident presents a paper at a national meeting. In addition, the Department encourages the involvement of residents in local and national psychiatric organizations and will support such activities as the budget allows.

Annual Retreat:

We welcome residents, faculty and other staff to the annual retreat and obtain a chance to mingle and discuss ways to enhance the residency program in a fun and interactive way.

UCLA Housing for Graduate Students and Students with Families: The UCLA Housing staff is available to answer questions and assist you with housing options, meal plans, budget counseling and payment information. Whether you are a single graduate student, married, or a single parent, chances are you’re looking for housing that offers independence, as well as access to a community of fellow students. With UCLA-owned University Apartments, you can have the best of both worlds. If you prefer privately-owned housing, The UCLA Community Housing Office has resources to help you find housing in neighboring communities. For more information: housing.ucla.edu

• UCLA housestaff have student status and benefit from discounts and campus facilities.                     

• Vacation and educational leave total four weeks a year.  

• An additional two weeks of sick leave may also provided.  Click here to download the Resident Letter of Agreement (Resident Contract)

• The UCLA House Staff Manual in which operational policies and benefits are described, can be accessed by clicking on: http://www.medsch.ucla.edu/residencies
  

• http://www.ucop.edu/bencom

All inquiries may be directed to:

Murray A. Brown, MD
Director of Training

Or Valery Chamberlin, MD
Associate Director of Training

Or Jeannie Weber
Program Coordinator