Nephrology Clinical Fellowship (UCLA-VA)

Overview

The integrated UCLA-VA Nephrology Fellowship provides two years of high-acuity clinical training at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and VA Greater Los Angeles, with optional advanced research training at PhD or master's level.

The programme

Focus

Nephrology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

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Positions

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Accreditation

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Department

Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policy (UCLA GME, ACGME programmes): IMGs eligible with ECFMG certification (USMLE Steps 1-2) or a full California licence; all IMG applicants must be reviewed by the GME office/DIO before an offer and must meet California licensure requirements to continue training

Visa support

Institution policy (UCLA GME, ACGME programmes): ECFMG-sponsored clinical J-1 is the preferred visa; H-1B considered only for US LCME/AOA graduates moving from F-1 OPT, trainees already in clinical training on H-1B with enough time left, or physicians of national/international renown (department-funded, case by case)

Licence requirement

Institution policy (UCLA GME): all residents/fellows must comply with Medical Board of California (or Osteopathic Board) licensure requirements - a PTL or full California licence - at appointment and reappointment; non-compliance means non-appointment; fellows from outside institutions must have passed all USMLE/COMLEX steps

How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

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Funding

Funding

Institution policy (UCLA ACGME residents/fellows, CIR-SEIU contract): from 1 Sept 2026 PGY4 $108,102; PGY5 $111,894; PGY6 $115,477; PGY7 $118,801; PGY8 $124,242 (PGY1 $98,466); rising from 1 July 2027 (PGY4 $113,508); plus $8,000/yr Resident Enhancement Fund

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