The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an internationally-reknowned teaching and research facility dedicated to the study of human neuroscience and related fields. As an integral part of the UCLA Health System, the Institute offers education and training at both undergraduate and graduate levels and supports an active and varied program of basic and clinical research
The Semel Institute is closely integrated to the 75 bed Resnick Neurospychiatric Hospital, housed within the recently-opened Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, which features the most advanced medical technology in the world. The Resnick Hospital includes adult and geriatric beds, and separate areas for adolescents and younger children - all in reconfigurable spaces. In addition, there are multiple specialized Outpatient Clinics in various areas of psychiatry, as well as facilities for neuropathology, electroencephalography, rehabilitation therapy, etc.
300 Medical Plaza is an ambulatory care teaching/clinical facility located across the street from the Semel Institute, which is a major site for ambulatory care, education and research. The University Affiliated Mental Retardation Center is also a part of the Semel Institute. The aim of the Center is the acquisition of new knowledge, the training of personnel, and the provision of service to patients. The Center emphasizes basic as well as clinical, biomedical, and behavioral research. The Center includes an inpatient service for children, outpatient clinics, and an after-care program.
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, which features the most advanced medical technology in the world and 520 large, private rooms for patients, was officially dedicated at a ceremony attended by former first lady Nancy Reagan, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Gov. Gray Davis, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, UCLA Acting Chancellor Norman Abrams, architect and UCLA Medal recipient C.C. Pei, and other dignitaries. The center is the biggest construction project in the history of the University of California and opened in June 2008.
The new center, which houses the UCLA Medical Center, Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, and the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, is a technological and architectural masterpiece designed to meet the evolving needs of a 21st-century patient care and research center. It was built with more than 3 million pounds of travertine marble imported from Tivoli, Italy, and features the latest technology, including wireless access to reports, lab results, clinical imaging and patient vital signs; audiovisual communications; diagnostics; robotics; imaging systems; and advanced audio and high-resolution video conferencing capabilities.
The new building also features 520 large, private patient rooms, sun-filled views, daybeds to accommodate family members, wireless internet access, room service with customized meals, outdoor play areas for pediatric patients, gardens and more. In addition, the entire facility is surrounded by green spaces, natural light, high-quality woods, carpeting, fountains and open terraces to inspire and welcome patients, guests and staff.
The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center is a 500-bed hospital complex (not including the nursing home and domiciliary) affiliated with the UCLA School of Medicine. Over 230 residents are currently completing training in 20 specialties. The Psychiatric Section is a 125-bed service, with emphasis on acute intensive care, which offers a wide range of treatment and investigative approaches for patients with acute and chronic illness. The diverse inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient services include both general and specialized (for patients with schizophrenia, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, alcoholism and substance abuse, family problems, geriatric mental disorders, neurobehavioral disorders, and mixed medical-psychiatric disorders) treatment units.
Extensive rehabilitation services are available for patients with chronic illness. Community psychiatry outreach programs are also available. The resident has the opportunity to gain experience with all of the major psychiatric syndromes, to learn to work within a team structure, and to gain exposure to a full variety of clinical treatment modalities. We encourage residents to collaborate with faculty on research projects as time and other resources allow.
Dr. Robert Rubin is Chief of Psychiatry and Dr. Robert Ely is Director of the Mental Health Service line.
Jane & Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior
760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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