Fellowship in Gynecological Oncology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Irvine, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Gynecologic Oncology
Affiliation
University of California (UCI) - Irvine
Overview
The Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program at UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine is a three-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship that provides advanced training in the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and multidisciplinary management of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vulvar, and vaginal malignancies. The program integrates 12 months of protected research with 24 months of comprehensive clinical and surgical training, offering extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, complex oncologic procedures, chemotherapy, clinical trials, pathology, radiation oncology, and palliative care. Fellows work within a multidisciplinary cancer care team and participate in research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives, preparing them for careers as gynecologic oncologists, academic faculty, and clinical researchers.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Stipend is provided as per the UC Irvine GME Residents & Fellows salary structure based on the fellow's PGY level, along with comprehensive benefits.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have completed or be completing an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency before the fellowship start date.
- Must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Applications must be submitted through the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Required application documents include:
- Completed ERAS application
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Recent Photograph
- USMLE scores
- An interview is required for consideration.
- The program supports J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Submit an online application through AAMC ERAS.
- Upload all required application documents through ERAS.
- The fellowship selection committee reviews all completed applications.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview.
- Final selection follows the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) fellowship recruitment timeline and is based on academic performance, residency training, research potential, and interview performance.
