Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Training in Urologic and Gynecologic Cancers (PCORT UroGynCan)

Overview

A T32 mentored training program preparing postdoctoral scholars for research careers improving the design, delivery and outcomes of urologic and gynecologic cancer care.

The programme

Training type

Research Fellowship

Duration

2-year appointment

Start

Institution policyUCLA GME: appointments run 1 July to 30 June

Positions

4 postdoctoral trainees per year

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

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

Not stated on official page

Application method

Not stated on official page

Funding

Funding

NIH T32 training program

Official sources