Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology

1. Applicants must hold a Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent.
2. United States citizenship, Canadian citizenship, or permanent resident status in the United States is preferred.
3. Non-citizens with a J-1 visa may be considered on a case-by-case basis; other visa types are currently not eligible.
4. Applicants must be expected to meet the requirements for certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
5. Applicants must register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
6. Applicants must obtain a California medical license and Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) before starting the fellowship.

The UCLA Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship provides comprehensive clinical, research, and educational training in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases in fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents. Fellows gain experience in echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, cardiac intensive care, heart transplantation, cardiomyopathy, preventive cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease. The program also offers research opportunities in clinical investigation, cardiovascular genetics, developmental cardiovascular biology, and biomedical device research.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Provide a curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Submit a completed Uniform Application Form and personal statement.
4. Provide three letters of recommendation.
5. Submit the medical school Dean’s Letter.
6. Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and provide the registration number.
7. Selected applicants are invited for virtual interviews. Applications are generally reviewed from July to September, with interviews from August to October. Check with the program coordinator for the current cycle’s deadlines.