Fellowship in Development and Behavioral Pediatrics

1. Applicants must hold a Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent.
2. Applicants must have completed residency in an ACGME-accredited program in the United States or Canada.
3. Applicants must be expected to meet the requirements for certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
4. United States citizenship, Canadian citizenship, or permanent resident status in the United States is required under the listed criteria.
5. Applicants who are not citizens may apply with a J-1 visa; the program does not sponsor international medical graduates on H-1B visas.
6. Applicants must register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
7. Applicants must obtain a California medical license before starting the fellowship.

The UCLA Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship is an accredited three-year program preparing physicians for careers in clinical care, research, education, and advocacy. Fellows learn to assess and manage developmental and behavioral conditions affecting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, and developmental delays. The first year focuses mainly on clinical training, while the following two years emphasize mentored research, clinical expertise, quality improvement, and community outreach. Fellows participate in multidisciplinary assessments, longitudinal follow-up clinics, seminars, and research projects.

1. Apply through the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit a completed application, including a medical school transcript.
3. Provide three letters of recommendation.
4. Submit a personal statement and current curriculum vitae (CV).
5. Provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores to date.
6. Submit the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), also known as the Dean’s Letter.
7. Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and provide the registration number.
8. Selected applicants are invited for virtual interviews. Paper applications are not accepted.