Fellowship in Clinical Informatics

1. MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
2. Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in any clinical specialty before starting the fellowship.
3. Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in their primary specialty before beginning Clinical Informatics fellowship training.
4. 3 years of prior Graduate Medical Education (GME) are required.
5. Must meet Cedars-Sinai GME eligibility, California licensing and credentialing requirements.
6. USMLE: Current program information requires Step 1 and Step 2 CK for U.S. MD and IMG applicants.
7. DO applicants: COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 are required; USMLE is not additionally required according to the current listing.
8. Letters of recommendation: 3–4 letters, including a program director letter, specialty letter and an informatics-related letter if applicable.
9. IMGs: Must meet applicable ECFMG and U.S. licensing requirements.

The Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program at Cedars-Sinai provides advanced training in applying information technology, data and analytics to improve clinical care and healthcare systems. Fellows gain experience with electronic health records, clinical decision support, health information exchange, workflow optimization, data analytics, interoperability and informatics research. The program combines clinical training with practical informatics projects, quality improvement, research and interdisciplinary collaboration to prepare physicians for careers in clinical informatics.

1. Complete an eligible clinical residency and fulfill the required 3 years of prior GME.
2. Obtain or be eligible for board certification/eligibility in the primary specialty.
3. Prepare the application, including CV, personal statement, examination records and letters of recommendation.
4. Apply through ERAS; Cedars-Sinai is listed as participating in the 2027 ERAS cycle.
5. The program reviews applications and selects candidates for interview.
6. Attend the virtual interview if selected.
7. Register for and participate in the applicable NRMP Match.
8. Complete California medical licensing, Cedars-Sinai credentialing and GME onboarding.
9. Begin the 2-year Clinical Informatics Fellowship.