2026-27 Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Apply now to 2026-27 Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship

Job #JPF09548

• Pathology Anatomic Pathology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

  Position overview

  Salary range: $101,434

• Application Window

  Open date: July 1, 2024

  Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

  Final date: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

  Position description

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.

Program: https://www.uclahealth.org/pathology/molecular-pathology-fellowship

Qualifications

Basic 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 - https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/FellowshipApp_2018.pdf

• 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 you are requesting a letter of recommendation from your current program director, they will still need to provide a separate letter of good standing

• USMLE Steps I, II, III - Please upload all steps in one document.

• Photo

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Letters of recommendation

3 required; 2 optional

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09548

Help contact: xiaojianlu@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA