Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology

1. Applicants must have graduated from a three-year Gastroenterology training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
2. Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in Gastroenterology.
3. Applicants must obtain a California medical license before starting the fellowship.
4. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, personal statement, and at least three letters of recommendation.
5. Applicants must provide their Medical Student Performance Evaluation, United States Medical Licensing Examination scores for Steps 1, 2 and 3, and a photograph.
6. The program does not sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas.

The Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at UC San Diego School of Medicine is a one-year postgraduate clinical training program designed to provide advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of liver diseases and liver transplantation. The University of California, San Diego is a public research university located in San Diego, California, recognized for its medical education, research, and healthcare services. UC San Diego School of Medicine provides medical training and research opportunities supported by UC San Diego Health and its specialized clinical facilities. The fellowship offers comprehensive training in the evaluation and management of patients with advanced liver disease, pre-transplant assessment, liver transplantation, post-transplant care, and complications associated with liver disorders. Fellows gain experience through inpatient and outpatient clinical services, multidisciplinary discussions, clinical research, and collaboration with specialists to develop the skills required for careers in academic and clinical transplant hepatology.

1. Complete a three-year accredited Gastroenterology training program.
2. Submit the common application form for the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship.
3. Prepare and submit a curriculum vitae and personal statement.
4. Obtain at least three letters of recommendation from the Gastroenterology program director and attending physicians.
5. Submit the Medical Student Performance Evaluation, United States Medical Licensing Examination scores for Steps 1, 2 and 3, and a photograph.
6. Participate in interviews or further assessments if required by the selection committee.
7. Obtain a valid California medical license before the fellowship begins.