2028-29 Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship

Salary range: $101,434+

Position Overview: The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year accredited fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology that provides intensive training in all aspects of molecular diagnostics, including DNA and RNA analysis in cancers, genetic disorders, infectious disease, and identity testing. Fellows will learn diagnostic skills during exposure to internal cases as well as a large number of referral cases sent to UCLA for consultation. The fellow interacts with Pathology and Laboratory Medicine residents, as well as fellows, residents and faculty in the Departments of Pediatrics, Medical Genetics and Hematology-Oncology, among others. The fellow participates in teaching, conferences, and genetics clinics. Fellows are required to develop scholarly or research activities. One fellowship position is offered each academic year. These positions are open to applicants who have completed training in a US or Canadian ACGME-accredited AP/CP, AP-only, or CP-only residency program (applicant must be board-eligible or Board-certified). International medical school graduates will only be considered if they have completed residency training in a US or Canadian ACGME-accredited residency program. A California medical license is required on day one of appointment. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. UCLA Molecular Genetic Pathology will be participating in the NRMP Match.

Qualifications: These positions are open to applicants who have completed training in a US or Canadian ACGME accredited AP/CP or AP only or CP only residency program. Applicant must be Board eligible or Board certified. International medical school graduates will only be considered if they have completed residency training in a US or Canadian ACGME accredited residency program. A California medical license is required on day one of appointment.

Application Requirements: Document requirements: Fellowship Application - PDF form for application materials Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Personal Statement Letter of Good Standing - Letter of Good Standing from your current Program Director. Please note, even if one of your letter of recommendations is from your current Program Director, they will still have to write a separate Letter of Good Standing. Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release formUSMLE Steps I, II and III - Please upload one combined PDF for all steps. Photo Misc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements:3-5 letters of reference required Letters of recommendation 3 required; 2 optional