Fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

1. Must have an MD degree or equivalent.
2. Must be a United States or Canadian citizen, or a United States permanent resident.
3. Applicants requiring a visa may be accepted on a J-1 visa; H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for international medical graduates.
4. Must have completed residency from an ACGME-accredited program in the United States or Canada.
5. Must meet the requirements for certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
6. Must register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and provide the NRMP registration number.
7. Must obtain a California medical license before starting the fellowship.

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of Pediatrics offers a three-year Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship. The program prepares physicians for academic and clinical leadership careers through specialized training in child development, behavioral disorders, clinical assessment, research, education, and advocacy. Fellows gain experience through multidisciplinary clinical teams, longitudinal patient care, supervised research, and community outreach.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and provide the registration number.
3. Submit a completed ERAS application.
4. Provide the following documents:
5. Medical school transcript.
6. Three letters of recommendation.
7. Personal statement.
8. Current curriculum vitae (CV).
9. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) transcript.
10. Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) or Dean's Letter.
11. Selected candidates are invited for virtual interviews through Zoom.