Sports Medicine Fellowship

1. Completion of an approved Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
2. A valid California medical license is required before starting the fellowship.
3. Selected applicants are invited for an interview.
4. Specific international medical graduate and visa eligibility requirements are not detailed on this page.

The UCLA Sports Medicine Fellowship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). It provides advanced training in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries. Fellows gain supervised experience caring for UCLA athletes, including collegiate athletes and Los Angeles Lakers players, and develop surgical skills, teaching experience, and research expertise. Training covers knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow conditions, with clinical work at UCLA medical centers and sports medicine facilities.

1. Apply through the San Francisco Match program.
2. Submit the application and a recent photograph.
3. Applicants must have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
4. Selected applicants are invited for an interview.
5. The page lists in-person interviews for February 26–27, 2027.
6. A California medical license is required before starting the fellowship.