Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Position

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship has an open position for July 2020.

UCLA Mattel’s Children's Hospital Pediatric Infectious Disease Program, started by the esteemed Dr. James Cherry, is one qualified individual to initiate a three year ACGME approved Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship beginning in July 8, 2020. Our program focuses on providing training and research mentorship to physicians interested in excelling in the care of immunocompromised patients (at one of the largest transplant centers for pediatrics), providing infection control and antimicrobial stewardship, and performing top tiered research at both UCLA and at our multiple sites internationally (including Brazil, South Africa and Peru).

For more information about the program, please visit UCLAHealth.org/mattel/Pediatric-Infectious-Diseases/fellowship-program

Prerequisites:

1. MD (Medical Degree) or equivalent
2. US Citizenship, Canadian Citizenship, or permanent resident status in the US 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

How To Apply:

All applications must be submitted through ERAS, including CV, personal statement, and 3 letters of recommendations. The position is competitive, so submit your applications early. Upon application receipt, we will notify you of interview availability.

Contact Information:

Please contact Fellowship Program Director Nava Yeganeh, MD, MPH ([email protected]) for any additional questions or details.