Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program

The UCLA-Olive View Psychiatry Residency Training Program is a four-year ACGME-accredited program sponsored by the University of California, Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. It is located in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. Residents rotate through various clinical settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and psychiatric emergency rooms.

Application Requirements: - For consideration for an interview, applicants must provide at least three letters of recommendation, a medical school's Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), personal statement, and USMLE Step 1 result (and Step 2CK if available). - Only applicants within three years of medical school graduation will be considered. - The program does not sponsor work visas and requires eligibility for medical licensure in California.

Program Highlights: - Residents develop a strong foundation in biological, psychosocial, cultural, and psychotherapeutic concepts for clinical excellence. - Long-term outpatient clinic experiences begin in the second year. - The program offers scholarly opportunities and academic mentorship. - Focus on community-based, county-supported, academically-oriented training. - Emphasis on diverse patient populations and underserved communities.

The program provides comprehensive training across various settings, including Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, and multiple community mental health centers. Residents have opportunities for psychotherapy training, scholarly activities, and mentorship.

Regarding competitiveness, no specific information was provided on the website. For questions about visas, contacting the program directly is recommended.