UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Forensic Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship in Los Angeles, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UCLA one-year ACGME-accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship (sponsored by the UCLA-San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Training Program) with rotations at LA County Department of Mental Health, the VA, Sonoma County Superior Court and court panel criminal evaluations, plus a mock trial. Weekly didactics from UCLA faculty, a weekly Landmark Case Conference with UCSF fellows and a mentored scholarly project; transitioning to ERAS for the 2026-27 cycle.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- William Connor Darby, MD (Training Director)
- Founding Director and Associate Director
- Robert Weinstock, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Forensic Psychiatry fellowship at a glance
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center lists its Forensic Psychiatry fellowship in Los Angeles, California. The directory holds 6 Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs in California, 2 of thems in Los Angeles and 55 across 30 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 6 Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs in California use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 53 Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center has 66 other programs listed in Los Angeles: Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics), Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), and Child Neurology, and 59 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles
- Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics) fellowship
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
Other California cities with a listed Forensic Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship: Moreno Valley, Palo Alto, Sacramento, San Francisco.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Forensic Psychiatry fellowship training
Forensic Psychiatry is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in forensic psychiatry typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Forensic Psychiatry fellowship?
The directory places it in Los Angeles, California.
How many Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs are there in California?
This directory lists 6 in California and 55 nationwide.
How do I apply to the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Forensic Psychiatry fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Forensic Psychiatry fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Forensic Psychiatry fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Forensic Psychiatry fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.