Fellowship in Clinical Chemistry
Duration: 2 Year(s)
UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Chemistry
Affiliation
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Overview
The Clinical Chemistry Fellowship at UCSF School of Medicine is a two-year advanced training program focused on developing expertise in clinical laboratory medicine, particularly in clinical chemistry, toxicology, and molecular diagnostics. The program combines hands-on laboratory training with clinical and translational research, enabling fellows to gain strong skills in analytical testing, interpretation of complex laboratory results, and laboratory management. It is designed to prepare candidates for leadership roles such as clinical laboratory directors and supports eligibility for board certification in clinical chemistry, with emphasis on both scientific knowledge and real-world clinical application.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
-
Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend as per UCSF postdoctoral salary scale, depending on qualifications and year of training
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
-
Eligibility
- Candidates must have a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field such as:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Pharmacology or related disciplines
- Research experience is expected, typically through a graduate thesis program
- Postdoctoral experience is not mandatory
- Strong interest in clinical laboratory medicine and diagnostics
- Open to all qualified applicants irrespective of background (as per university policy)
Minimum Education
PhD
Admission Process:
- Submit application through the official UCSF fellowship webpage
- Prepare and submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of interest / academic background
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (no fixed deadline)
- Selected candidates may be contacted for interview and further evaluation
- Final selection is based on academic qualifications, research experience, and program fit
- Fellowship usually starts in summer (annual intake cycle)
