Undergraduate: UC San Diego
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: UCLA Medical Center
Track: Academic Research Track
Hometown: Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Raised in San Diego, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Immunity to viral pathogens, vaccine design
General Interests:
Most days I can be found snuggling my dog! Otherwise I enjoy eating my way around Los Angeles, hiking, and traveling to as many national parks and foreign countries as I can
Why UCLA?
So many reasons! First was the clinical diversity of a major academic center, a community hospital, a county hospital and a VA. Second were the research environment and opportunities to connect between clinical and basic researchers across the street on the undergraduate campus. And finally lifestyle - it’s hard to leave Southern California! The weather, beaches, food are all really hard to beat.
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: University of Illinois
Residency: Brown University
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Hospital epidemiology, infection control
General Interests:
Bay Area sports teams, cooking, board games
Why UCLA?
As a California native, I am excited to be back in the Golden State. I wanted to come to UCLA because of the multiple training sites as well as the city's immense cultural diversity. During the interview, I was impressed by how supportive and friendly the faculty and fellows were. It also helps that LA has some of the best food in the world!
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: University of Arkansas
Residency: Duke University
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Public Health
General Interests:
Reading, travel, language learning (working on French and Spanish right now), indoor cycling, roller skating, and dancing
Why UCLA?
I went to UCLA for undergrad, and I wanted to be back in sunny Los Angeles at an outstanding program for Infectious Disease fellowship. UCLA fit the bill! The UCLA ID fellowship offers a plethora of clinical and research experiences in a bustling metropolis. The multi-campus program provides a breadth of exposure to different clinical scenarios and patient populations. Fellowship interviews were via Zoom this year, which made the “vibe” of a program difficult to grasp at times. However, after talking with the current fellows, staff, and Dr. Graber I knew that I would be right at home!
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: UC San Francisco
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
ID in underserved populations, immunocompromised and transplant ID, medical education, ID/Addiction med.
General Interests:
Cooking, hiking and camping, travel, tennis, board games, exploring foods/different cuisines
Why UCLA?
I'm excited to train at UCLA for the clinical breadth of infectious diseases at the 5 hospital sites in the diverse city of Los Angeles. I was also drawn to UCLA's culture of supportive mentorship and look forward to training with UCLA's awe-inspiring faculty. Moreover, I'm glad to be moving to Los Angeles to be closer to my sister & family and reunited (finally!) with my partner.
Undergraduate: University of Southern California
Medical School: Michigan State University
Residency: University of Southern California
Track: Academic Research Track
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
The intersection of substance use disorders and infectious diseases, HIV prevention and optimization of HIV care continuums, and social and structural determinants of infectious diseases
General Interests:
Cooking, photography, reading whodunits, candle making, Ken Burns documentaries, spending time with my family and pets
Why UCLA?
I was drawn to UCLA as it offers unique, individualized pathways within the Academic Research and Clinical Scholar tracks that are reinforced by outstanding mentorship. For myself, the Academic Research track and STAR program were decisive factors as they provide years of dedicated research training and mentorship within one’s area of interest. Additionally, the opportunity to work with mentors across a variety of departments, including the School of Public Health, was an exciting feature of the program. Finally, I was confident the UCLA ID Program would provide me a strong clinical foundation, owing to its diverse, multi-campus clinical sites and well-rounded faculty.
Undergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Residency: University of Washington
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Charlottesville, VA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Immunocompromised host ID, infection and colonization in patients with structural lung disease, solid organ transplantation in people living with HIV
General Interests:
Hiking, road tripping, coffee, and outdoor photography
Why UCLA?
I chose UCLA for the breadth of clinical exposure across multiple training sites, the high-volume solid organ transplant programs, and the ability to focus on a clinical niche through training tracks in the clinical scholars program. Having already completed one fellowship at UCLA, I know that the trainee experience is both patient- and learner-centric and enriched by opportunities to serve both diverse and medically complex patients.
Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: UC San Francisco
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Medical education, tuberculosis
General Interests:
Playing squash, cooking, reading fiction, spending time at the beach
Why UCLA?
I really valued the diverse clinical training experience and exposure to many different patient populations and healthcare settings offered by the multicampus program. I was excited by the tremendous opportunities within the Clinical Scholar track to combine my interests within ID drawing from the fantastic faculty mentorship and numerous research resources at UCLA. I am so excited to join this supportive ID community and to live in the wonderful city of Los Angeles!
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: UC San Francisco
Residency: Yale – New Haven Hospital
Track: Academic Research Track
Hometown: Woodland, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, HIV, global health, and implementation science
General Interests:
Running, traveling, food trucks, and bread making
Why UCLA?
UCLA offers a diverse array of clinical and research opportunities, which are enriched by the multi-campus program. As someone who is interested in an academic research career, mentorship opportunities played an important role in my decision. I found UCLA to have fantastic mentors and a great mentorship structure built into the program. Additionally, the STAR program is a unique opportunity for Fellows interested in research careers. Finally, it is great to be back in CA and now I might be in the running for the most UC campuses attended.
Undergraduate & Graduate School: Indiana University
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles
Residency: UCLA Medical Center
Track: Academic Researcher Track - Health Policy and Management PhD (STAR)
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Academic/Clinical Interests:
HIV prevention, sexually transmitted infections, social and sexual networks, global health
General Interests:
Cooking, traveling, trying out new restaurants, being outdoors
Why UCLA?
Because UCLA is an amazing place! I was drawn to this fellowship program because of the strong clinical training and the wonderful opportunities in research. The multi-campus program also provides a unique opportunity to be exposed to incredibly diverse patient populations and clinical pathology. There is also excellent mentorship and teaching within the division. Furthermore, the support offered by the STAR program is unparalleled in providing fellows a strong foundation for a career in academic research.
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley, Molecular and Cell Biology
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Primary Care and Social Internal Medicine
Track: Academic Research Track
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
HIV in Women, Global Health, Emerging Epidemics
General Interests:
Photography, film, spending time with my family
Why UCLA?
I chose UCLA for the STAR program: one year of intense clinical training at a world-renowned academic institution, followed by protected research time with support from leaders in the field. As a graduate of UCLA medical school, I can attest to the outstanding mentorship offered by the ID department, and unique opportunities in cutting edge HIV research.
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Track: Academic Research Track
Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Antimicrobial stewardship, hospital epidemiology
General Interests:
Basketball, kendo, college football, Friends reruns
Why UCLA?
There is really no reason why not. The clinical training is phenomenal and the STAR program allowing me to get dedicated research training while obtaining an MSc is right in line with my career goals. I'm already blessed with great mentorship within the UCLA network and I looks forwards to continue building on what I've accomplished. Most importantly though, I'm a Bruin at heart and LA was too good for me to leave.
Undergraduate: U of Illinois
Medical School: U of Illinois
Residency: UCLA
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Global health/underserved populations, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, public health policy
General Interests:
Traveling, cooking and trying out new recipes, hot yoga, enjoying the sunshine
Why UCLA?
UCLA has had my heart since I started here for residency. I have found an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence as well as an opportunity to learn from a diverse patient population here. The faculty and fellows have been fantastic teachers and mentors. I am so excited to be doing my infectious diseases training here.
Undergraduate: U Oregon
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Residency: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Philomath, OR
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Underserved populations, tropical medicine, medical education
General Interests:
Backpacking, XC skiing, bike commuting, old movies, board games
Why UCLA?
I'm excited to be back on the west coast and can't wait to start working with the UCLA ID faculty who have made such a great impression. The five different clinical sites are very appealing, since they will give exposure to diverse populations and different practice styles, helping to cultivate my own interests and approach. To top it off, California has so much to offer as a state and I'm looking forward to exploring it!
Undergraduate: UC Santa Barbara
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residency: George Washington University
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medical Education, Infection Control, HIV, Global Health
General Interests:
Exercise & fitness, basketball, surfing, world traveling, the Los Angeles Lakers, playing the guitar & drums
Why UCLA?
Los Angeles, CA is home for me and possibly the greatest place to live. However, particularly in this city, UCLA is a desirable place to train due to the Multicampus Program, which allows for several different clinical and academic experiences for trainees. It becomes important to understand the practice of infectious diseases along the spectrum of the academic and community environment. Lastly, the specific concentrations within the Clinical Scholar Track (medical education!) will allow me to focus on the aspects of infectious diseases, which I find the most appealing.
Undergraduate: U Rochester
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Residency: University of Virginia
Track: Academic Research Track
Hometown: Corning, NY
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Microbiome, immunocompromised and transplant infectious diseases, clinical/translational research, and public health policy
General Interests:
Soccer, basketball, home-brewing, travel, and photography
Why UCLA?
I was immediately drawn to UCLA because of the broad clinical exposure offered through five clinical training sites and the opportunity to work with the diverse patient population of the greater Los Angeles area. The STAR program also offers a unique opportunity to pursue formative research training through a masters program in parallel with a dedicated mentorship team that will allow me to establish a career as an independent clinical and translational researcher. The opportunity to train in a collegial environment where I am able to develop as a clinician and researcher made UCLA a perfect match for me. On top of that, living in one of the most active cities in the United States isn’t a bad backdrop for fellowship, I have always wanted to try surfing and skiing in the same day.
Undergraduate: U Michigan Ann Arbor
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: Duke University
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Lambertville, MI
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Global Health, Public Health, TB, Neglected Tropical Diseases
General Interests:
Trivia, Running, Karaoke, Travel, Movies
Why UCLA?
I was excited to train at UCLA due to the breadth of experiences offered by rotations at five different hospitals as well as the supportive faculty. There are excellent global health opportunities and resources to pursue many different interests within infectious diseases. I was also excited to live in LA due to the many exciting recreational options in the city - beaches, mountains, and great food!
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: UCSF
Residency: MedStar Georgetown
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa, but more recently Irvine, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
HIV, global health, adolescents, immigrant and under-served populations, public health
General Interests:
Exploring new things through hiking, traveling, swimming, podcasts and eating.
Why UCLA?
I am excited about training at UCLA because of the five different sites with diverse patient populations so that I can learn as much as possible in my clinical training. I am also excited about the Clinical Scholar Track, which gives me a chance to focus on areas that I am most interested in with outstanding mentorship and find my niche within the field of infectious disease. Finally, I am happy to be heading back to the West Coast, closer to family, friends, sunshine and the ocean.
Undergraduate: CSU Long Beach
Medical School: U of Vermont
Residency: Harbor-UCLA
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Infection Control/Prevention, Cardiac-related infections, device infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and Medical Education.
General Interests:
Dogs, camping, hiking, fishing, dogs, golfing, biking, travelling, dogs and dogs. Also, dogs.
Why UCLA?
I chose UCLA for the breadth of ID we get to experience across a broad range of clinical settings, as well as for the incredible research opportunities with amazing faculty, many of which aligned perfectly with my interests. I also had a really fun time with all the fellows at the interview dinner, all of whom seemed like awesome people who really were enjoying their time here. It just seemed like the perfect place to get a comprehensive and well-rounded ID training experience, and have fun doing it!
Undergraduate: U Georgia
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
General infectious diseases, cardiovascular infections, antibiotic stewardship
General Interests:
Playing bass guitar, going to the gym, drinking craft beer
Why UCLA?
When applying to fellowship I wanted to find a program that had clinical training with a diverse patient population and the opportunity to pursue research. I believe UCLA has that to offer and more. The multiple rotation sites will expose me to a wide scope of pathology and different hospital settings. The resources and support in terms of research here are fantastic as well.
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: St. Louis U
Residency: Cedars-Sinai
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Danville, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Hospital epidemiology, antimicrobial stewardship
General Interests:
Snowboarding, basketball, travel, board games
Why UCLA?
UCLA's multi campus program offers unmatched diversity for training in ID. The different types of sites will also provide me unique, varied insight into different strategies for tackling antimicrobial stewardship. I have been fortunate to work with some of the program's ID faculty at Cedars-Sinai and the west LA VA, and I am always impressed by their friendliness, intelligence, and genuine desire to teach. I chose UCLA because I want to be a part of this incredible training environment.
Medical School: Latina de Panama Gorgas
Residency: Mount Sinai St. Luke's
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Vargas, Venezuela
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Immunocompromised host (From HIV to transplant), antibiotic stewardship and medical education.
General Interests:
Running, playing soccer, barbecuing, traveling, spending time with my family and friends.
Why UCLA?
During fellowship interviews, I was looking for an institution that offered a great team and diversity of patients. The camaraderie between the fellows and the faculty, the advantage of practicing in five different hospitals, and also being in a top academic institution is a priceless opportunity. In addition, the cultural richness of the city and the amazing weather made my decision easy.
Undergraduate: Cornell U
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency: Columbia University
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Greenville, NY
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Global health / tropical medicine, migrant health, medical education
General Interests:
Reading the classics, globetrotting, working out, attempting to dance salsa, west coast skiing!
Why UCLA?
I found a very strong commitment to mentorship at UCLA. The faculty here are friendly and supportive. I also loved the variety in clinical experiences offered, and the strong focus on global health. And of course LA is a wonderful city to live in!
Undergraduate: Dartmouth/Columbia
Medical School: Columbia
Residency: UCLA
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: New York, NY
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, HIV, global health, and implementation science
General Interests:
Spending time with my daughter, baking, hiking, gardening.
Why UCLA?
I value UCLA's breadth of exposure to different patient populations and different healthcare systems across its several campuses, as well as the diversity of Los Angeles. I am also excited by the availability of superb mentorship and access to the resources of the whole University.
Undergraduate: Brown
Medical School: UCSF School of Medicine
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Track: Clinical Scholar Track
Hometown: Los Gatos, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Antimicrobial Stewardship, HIV
General Interests:
Cooking, eating my way through LA, Video games, NBA basketball
Why UCLA?
While growing up in the Bay Area, Los Angeles was a hated rival. However, since moving here three years ago, I have grown to appreciate the wealth of opportunities LA has to offer, despite the fact that my sports allegiances will forever remain up north. In particular, having the opportunity in residency to train at two of UCLA's affiliated sites has given me a preview into the diverse pathology, unique practice environments, and fantastic faculty and made for an easy decision to stay here to continue my training.
