Fellowship in Neuro Oncology

1. Applicants must be eligible for a full, valid, and unrestricted Physician’s and Surgeon’s License from the Medical Board of California before starting the fellowship.
2. Applicants must be board-certified or eligible for certification in Neurology or Neurosurgery through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
3. Applicants with certification in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics may also qualify if they plan to complete an accredited Medical Oncology or Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship before starting.
4. Applicants must submit the required application documents, including a curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.

The UCLA Neuro-Oncology Fellowship provides advanced clinical training and research opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and complications of cancer affecting the central nervous system. Fellows gain experience in adult and pediatric brain tumors, metastatic tumors, and cancer-related neurological complications. Training includes inpatient and outpatient consultations, multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Board meetings, and exposure to surgical, radiation, chemotherapy, biological, genetic, and immune-based therapies. Fellows also undertake clinical or basic science research to prepare for subspecialty board certification and academic or clinical careers.

1. Register and submit the application through the San Francisco Match Central Application Service (SF Match CAS).
2. Submit the SF Match application, current curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.
3. Recommended additional documents include a letter of good standing, certificates of completion from previous training programs, unofficial medical school transcripts, and unofficial United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) transcripts.
4. Submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, if applicable.
5. Check the SF Match website for the current application timeline and registration deadlines.