Pediatrics

Application Process & Contact Information

Fellowship Application

Eligibility Criteria for Fellowship Training at UCLA

  1. MD (Medical Degree) or equivalent
  2. US Citizenship, Canadian Citizenship, or permanent resident status in the US is preferred
  3. ** For Non-Citizens: We can consider applicants who carry J-1 visas on a case-by-case basis (please send your CV for review). Currently all other visa types are not eligible for fellowship
  4. Completion of 3 years of pediatric residency in an ACGME-approved program
  5. Expectation of satisfactory completion of requirements for Certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
  6. UCLA participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). You must register with the NRMP and provide us with your NRMP #
  7. California Medical License (at the time of starting fellowship)
  8. To find out more about UCLA Fellowship salaries and benefits, life in Los Angeles and other information, please visit the UCLA Graduate Medical Education website

Board certification eligibility upon fellowship completion: Pediatric Nephrology

Length of fellowship: 3 years

Number of fellowship positions available per year: 2

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through ERAS, including CV, personal statement, and 3 letters of recommendations. The positions are competitive, so please submit your applications early. Upon application receipt, we will notify you of interview availability.

Important Deadlines

  • ERAS Application: Open to submissions July 2, 2025
  • Fellowship applicant interviews: September through October 2025
  • NRMP Rank List Certification Deadline: November 19, 2025
  • NRMP Match Day: December 3, 2025 

Contact Information

UCLA Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
Division of Pediatric Nephrology
10833 Le Conte Ave, MDCC A2-383
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Patricia Weng, MD
Fellowship Program Director
[email protected]

Rachana Srivastava, MD
Fellowship Assistant Program Director
[email protected]

Reggie Mateo
Fellowship Program Coordinator
[email protected]

 

Thank you for your interest in our Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship program!