Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent.
2. United States citizenship, Canadian citizenship, or permanent resident status in the United States is preferred.
3. Non-citizens carrying J-1 visas may be considered on a case-by-case basis; currently, other visa types are not eligible.
4. Completion of 3 years of Pediatric Residency in an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved program.
5. Expected satisfactory completion of requirements for Certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
6. Applicants must register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and provide their National Resident Matching Program number.
7. A California Medical License is required at the time of starting the fellowship.

The UCLA Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship is an ACGME-accredited three-year program providing comprehensive training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatobiliary diseases, nutrition support, and pre- and post-liver and intestinal transplant patient care. The program provides broad clinical exposure to gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. Fellows receive training in medical decision-making, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques, research, scholarly activity, teaching, and the scientific principles underlying gastroenterology practice.

1. Applications must be submitted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
2. Applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. A Personal Statement is required.
4. Applicants must submit 3 Letters of Recommendation, including a letter from the current Program Director.
5. USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Parts 1, 2, and 3 scores are required.
6. A Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)/Dean’s Letter is required.
7. A Medical School Transcript is required.
8. Applicants must register with the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) and provide their NRMP number.