About the Department

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry is among the nation's foremost resources for comprehensive and compassionate patient care, research and education in the field of mental health. We are located at the major campuses including Laurel Heights, Mission Bay, Parnassus, San Francisco General Hospital, the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and UCSF Fresno. Our distinguished faculty are integrally involved in state-of-the-art patient care, pioneering research, and excellence in professional training.

Department of Psychiatry
University of California, San Francisco
401 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143-0984
415-476-7000

History of the Department

Biography of Robert Langley Porter (1870-1965)

Robert Langley Porter's Role in Building UCSF Medical School, from A History of the UCSF Medical School website

Supporting the Department

Donors may choose among many options when considering a gift to UCSF.  Contributions may be made in cash, securities, real property, or other assets.  Contributions may also be made through tax-advantaged planned gifts such as pooled income funds, gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and gifts under wills.  There are opportunities for the recognition of major donors, including naming of endowed chairs, research fellowships, and facilities.  The UCSF Foundation is available to help donors and their advisors determine the most appropriate vehicle for their giving. 

Please contact the UCSF Foundation at 415-476-3621 or ATurner@support.ucsf.edu  for more information on ways of giving.

 Leadership

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Craig Van Dyke, MD

  • Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry
  • Director, Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
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Nancy Adler, PhD

  • Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
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Alicia Lieberman, PhD

  • Professor in Residence and
    Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Psychiatry
 Marmar, Charles

Charlie Marmar, MD

  • Professor in Residence and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
  • Chief, Mental Health Services, SFVAMC
 Okin, Robert

Robert Okin, MD

  • Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
  • Chief, Department of Psychiatry at SFGH
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Marie Caffey

  • Director of Administration