Fellowship in Gynecological Oncology

1. Applicants must have completed, or be eligible to complete, a residency program accredited in the United States or Canada in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
2. Applicants must meet the medical education, licensing, and Graduate Medical Education appointment requirements applicable to the fellowship.
3. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in gynecologic cancer treatment, advanced surgical care, and clinical research.
4. Applicants should be committed to academic medicine and evidence-based patient care.

UC San Diego School of Medicine, part of the University of California, San Diego, is a public medical institution in La Jolla, California, known for its medical education, advanced patient care, and biomedical research. Its Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences offers specialized training in women's reproductive health and cancer care. The Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship is a three-year advanced training program designed to prepare physicians to become academic leaders and skilled specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive system. The program combines a dedicated research year with clinical rotations at UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente San Diego, providing experience in complex and minimally invasive surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, radiation therapy, clinical trials, and independent research.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), as participation in the Match is mandatory.
3. Submit all required application documents according to the program's instructions.
4. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews, which are generally conducted in late summer.
5. Applicants are selected through the fellowship matching process and must complete the institution's appointment requirements before joining.