Fellowship in Clinical Informatics
Duration: 2 Year(s)
UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Health Informatics
Affiliation
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Overview
The Clinical Informatics Fellowship at UCSF School of Medicine is a 2-year advanced training program designed for physicians who have completed residency and wish to specialize in the intersection of healthcare, data, and technology. The program focuses on building expertise in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare data analytics, clinical decision support, digital health systems, and quality improvement initiatives. Fellows engage in hands-on, project-based learning across UCSF Health and affiliated systems, working on real-world informatics solutions that improve patient care and healthcare delivery. The curriculum is flexible and self-directed, allowing fellows to tailor their training through research, leadership activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while also participating in didactics, journal clubs, and academic sessions. Fellows typically spend a limited portion of time in clinical practice and the majority in informatics training, preparing them to become leaders in clinical informatics, healthcare innovation, and data-driven medicine.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary and benefits as per UCSF GME fellowship pay scale, depending on postgraduate training level
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD / DO degree or equivalent medical qualification
- Completion of an ACGME/ABMS-accredited residency program
- Strong interest in clinical informatics, digital health, and healthcare technology
- Ability to pursue advanced training in informatics and healthcare systems
- Board eligibility/certification (preferred but may vary by applicant profile)
- CV, Personal Statement, and Letters of Recommendation required
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- Use UCSF ERAS Accreditation ID: 1390514002
- Submit required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of residency completion
- Applications are reviewed by the UCSF fellowship selection committee
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
- Final selection is based on overall profile, experience, and interview performance
- Selected candidates join the 2-year Clinical Informatics Fellowship
