Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

1. Applicants must be physicians interested in pursuing a career in Geriatric Medicine.
2. Must have completed residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine from an ACGME-accredited program.
3. International Medical Graduates are welcome to apply.
4. H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship support is available.
5. Fellows must obtain a California medical license within 180 days of joining.

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health, in collaboration with the Veterans Affairs (VA), offers a one-year Geriatric Medicine Fellowship. The program provides comprehensive clinical training in caring for older adults across inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, home-based, and community settings. Fellows gain experience through rotations at UCLA Health, Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. The program also focuses on education, research, leadership, and quality improvement.

1. Register for an Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) account.
2. Submit the application through ERAS.
3. Provide the completed application, curriculum vitae (CV), medical school transcript, Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE), and a one-page personal statement.
4. Submit three letters of recommendation, including one from the current or previous program director.
5. Provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) transcripts for Steps or Levels 1, 2, and 3.
6. Applications must be received by August 15 to be reviewed by the interview committee.
7. Interviews are conducted virtually.