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VA Greater Los Angeles, UCLA, San Fernando Valley Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program

Forensic Psychiatry

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How to Apply

UCLA VA Forensic Psychiatry Program 
UCLA/San Fernando Valley Forensic Psychiatry Training Program
Education Office (116A3)
Department of Veterans Affairs Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center
16111 Plummer Street
North Hills, CA  91343


Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the UCLA Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program sponsored by the UCLA San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Training Program.   This PGY V position is intended for those physicians who will have completed all training requirements in General Psychiatry.  This is a one-year program, which is divided into two six-month block rotations described on our website. 

The program is fully accredited by ACGME for up to four fellows per year. Applications should be submitted as early as possible after the start of the academic year. The Selection Committee begins interviewing in August. 

The requirements necessary for applying including:

  1. Current CV
  2. California Medical License
  3. DEA Certificate
  4. Verification Letter from your Training Director that you will (or have) be completing your training by June 30th
  5. Personal Statement
  6. Three Letters of Recommendation


Please send all correspondence to:


UCLA/San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Forensic Fellowship Program
Department of Psychiatry; 116A
Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center
Building l0 Room 109
16111 Plummer Street
North Hills, CA 91343

Contact:  Jeannie Weber:  (818) 895-9349  Fax: (818) 895-9347
weber.jeannie@va.gov

CC:
Neena Sachinvala: (818) 891-7711 ext. 7099
neena.sachinvala@va.gov
David Stone, MD: (310) 222-3394
dcstone@ucla.edu