Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology

1. Orthopaedic surgery residency training is the expected background.
2. A California medical license is required for clinical fellows.
3. Specific international medical graduate and visa eligibility requirements are not detailed on this fellowship page.

The UCLA Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship provides multidisciplinary clinical and surgical training in bone and soft-tissue sarcomas, metastatic bone cancer, benign bone and soft-tissue tumors, and metabolic bone diseases. Fellows gain experience in complex reconstruction, microsurgery, soft-tissue reconstruction, and spine surgery. The program also includes tumor board discussions, surgical planning, teaching, and research opportunities. It is recognized by the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.

1. Submit the application through the San Francisco Match (SF Match).
2. Applications are generally accepted from September through January.
3. Interviews typically take place between January and March.
4. Match Day is usually in April.
5. Check the SF Match website for the current application deadline.