Pre-doctoral Psychology Practicum 2020-2021
The practicum at the Simms/Mann –UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology is an opportunity for graduate students in the field of psychology work to obtain interdisciplinary training in the clinical care of patients with cancer and their family members. Students will
October/November 2019 Workshop Announcements
We are pleased to share with you our wonderful workshops/lecture in the coming weeks. October 15, 2019 Insights Into Cancer Lecture - Breast Cancer 2019 Speaker: Rena Callahan, MD Location: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Auditorium (Room B130) Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Rena Callahan, MD will review
Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger Rock & Roll Golf Classic
We are excited to announce that the Simms/Mann Center has just been named as one of the recipients of a special fundraiser to be held on Monday Oct. 28th. This is a great event for those who love golf or 70s/80s
Featuring Simms/Mann Intern Alum: Lauren Harris
When you were an intern at Simms/Mann, what were some of your most memorable experiences as a student? From whom did you learn? I remember being amazed by the staff's dedication to their patients – always going above and beyond to
New community cancer care center helps meet needs of Central Coast patients
UCLA Health is the first academic medical center to extend cancer services to this area. The new center helps us meet the community’s growing healthcare needs by providing services closer to where people live and work. Brian
Our Social Media
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Dr. Ogaryan’s Lecture in Armenia
In September, Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, staff psychologist, had the honor of giving a guest lecture to the professionals and students at Yerevan State University in Armenia on the topic of Psycho-Oncology within Armenian communities. Dr. Ogaryan was able to share
Michael Eselun’s JPCP Article
Like so many of my spiritual care colleagues, I freely use such language with confidence—terms like “magic.” These are experiences I crave, experiences I’ve had—experiences that have filled my life and my work with meaning. Those of us who provide
End of Life Option Act (EOLOA)
[vc_row row_content_width="grid"][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-xs-12"][vc_single_image image="12346" img_size="1600" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space height="15px"][vc_empty_space height="5px"][/vc_column][/vc_row] [vc_row row_content_width="grid"][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-xs-12"][vc_column_text] The California End of Life Option Act (EOLOA) went into effect on June 9, 2016. Unfortunately, it has sometimes been difficult for patients and families to understand how to access
Welcome 2019-2020 Training Year Interns!
We are excited to introduce to you our new, graduate-level social work and psychology interns (James, Tara, Joan, and Julian) for the 2019-2020 training year. They, along with returning interns Mark and Geoff, will be providing psychosocial support for our