Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry

1. Applicants must complete an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited General Psychiatry Residency before starting the fellowship.
2. Applicants must be board-certified or eligible for certification in Adult Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
3. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in California.
4. Applicants must hold a valid California medical license by July 1 of their fellowship year.
5. Applicants may apply during the third or fourth year of their psychiatry residency.

The UCLA Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship is an accredited postgraduate program that provides advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric conditions affecting older adults. Fellows receive clinical training and mentorship at UCLA Medical Center, the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Training includes age-related psychiatric disorders, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, memory disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, behavioral disturbances, ethical and legal issues, and care for older adults with complex medical conditions. Fellows also have opportunities for research, teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement.

1. Complete the fellowship application form.
2. Submit a professional curriculum vitae and personal statement of intent.
3. Provide three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
4. Submit medical school transcripts.
5. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step scores, with the official transcript sent directly from the Federation of State Medical Boards.
6. Contact the program coordinator for application deadlines and additional requirements. Applications are generally accepted beginning in the spring of the third year of psychiatry residency.