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Fellowship Application

Eligibility Criteria For Fellowship Training at UCLA

  1. MD (Medical Degree) or equivalent
  2. US Citizenship, Canadian Citizenship, or permanent resident status in the U.S. is preferred.
  3. ** For Non-Citizens:  We can consider applicants who carry J-1 visas on a case-by-case basis (please send me your CV for review).  Currently all other visa types are not eligible for fellowship.
  4. Expectation of satisfactory completion of requirements for Certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
  5. UCLA participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). You must register with the NRMP, and provide us with your NRMP #
  6. License to Practice Medicine in California (at the time of starting fellowship)
  7. To find out more about UCLA Fellowship Salaries and benefits, Life in LA and other information please visit the UCLA Graduate Medical Education website.

Application Process for July 2014 Positions

PAPER APPLICATION PROCESS WILL OPEN September 17, 2012
APPLICATION PROCESS WILL CLOSE December 31, 2012

Applicants may begin applying with ERAS to this program as of November 12. Programs may download and review applications starting December 1st.

We now accept the uniform Application form.  Click to download the Uniform Application Form.

Note: If information requested on application is already on your CV - it is fine to reference CV on the application e.g. see CV

Please send the following to igoshen@mednet.ucla.edu via email, or by regular mail or fax:

A) Curriculum vitae (Be sure to include email contact information)
B) Completed Uniform Application Form
C) Personal Statement
D) 3 Letters of Recommendation
E) NRMP #:  Please register with the National Residency Match Program (NRMP)
F) Dean's letter from Medical School
G) Photo (pdf, jpeg or original )         

From received applications, (including NRMP #, Personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation), we will invite a select group of prospective applicants to interview at UCLA.   Selected prospective applicants interview in person at UCLA.


Timeline for applications for July 2014  positions

Applications will be reviewed from Sept - Dec 2012.

Note that applications will not be considered until at least 2 LOR have been received.

Interviews will be scheduled from Jan - March 2013

Rank List due on April 2013
Match Day due on June 2013

 

Contact Information

UCLA Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Division of Pediatric Cardiology
10833 Le Conte Ave Rm B2-427 MDCC
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Attn: Liz Carletta

ecarletta@mednet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-5296 Phone
(310) 825-9524 Fax

Kevin Shannon, M.D.
kshannon@mednet.ucla.edu
Program Director
UCLA Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship


Thank you for your interest in our Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program and good luck in your search for a quality education and career!