Leadership & Innovation Fellowship Training (LIFT) Program in Urology

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Allopathic (MD) or Osteopathic (DO) medical school in the United States
2. Competitive applicants enrolled in non-US medical schools may also apply and will be considered
3. Applicants should demonstrate interest in urology, surgical innovation, research, and academic medicine
4. Applicants must provide proof of current medical school enrollment
5. Applicants should submit academic records and required supporting documents as part of the application process

The Leadership & Innovation Fellowship Training (LIFT) Program in Urology at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a one-year fellowship designed to provide medical students with comprehensive exposure to urologic research, surgical innovation, clinical practice, and academic leadership. Fellows work closely with urology faculty mentors on basic science, translational, clinical, and educational research projects while gaining experience in operating rooms, clinical settings, and advanced surgical simulation. The program focuses on developing future leaders in urology through research training, scientific communication, surgical skills development, and mentorship in academic medicine.

1. Complete the LIFT Program application form
2. Submit the required application documents:
3. Application cover form
4. Statement of Purpose (maximum 1 page)
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
6. Verification of current medical school enrollment
7. Unofficial medical school transcript
8. Unofficial USMLE Step 1 score report
9. 1–2 letters of recommendation from medical school faculty
3. Submit the complete application as a single PDF file through the designated program email
4. Selected applicants are invited for interviews (conducted via teleconference/virtual format)
5. Final candidates receive fellowship offers and begin the one-year LIFT fellowship program