Application Process & Contact Information

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 your CV for review). Currently all other visa types are not eligible for fellowship
4. Completion of 3 years of pediatric residency in an ACGME-approved program
5. Expectation of satisfactory completion of requirements for Certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
6. UCLA participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). You must register with the NRMP and provide us with your NRMP #
7. California Medical License (at the time of starting fellowship)
8. To find out more about UCLA Fellowship salaries and benefits, life in Los Angeles and other information, please visit the UCLA Graduate Medical Education website

Board certification eligibility upon fellowship completion: Pediatric Critical Care

Length of fellowship: 3 years

Number of fellowship positions available per year: 2-3

Application Process
All applications must be submitted through ERAS, including CV, personal statement, and 3 letters of recommendation. The Program will download and review applications starting in August.
The position is competitive, so please submit your applications early. Upon application receipt, we will notify you of interview availability.

Timeline for applications
Applications will be reviewed starting August
Interviews will be scheduled from August through October
Rank List due in November
Match Day in December

Contact Information

UCLA Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship
Division of Pediatric Critical Care
10833 Le Conte Ave, Rm 12-494 MDCC
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-6861 Phone
(424) 276-7439 Fax

Myke Federman, MD
Director, Fellowship Training Program
[email protected]

Leedun Solachnek
Fellowship Program Coordinator
[email protected] 

Thank you for your interest in our Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program!