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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Pediatric Nephrology (PD)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Los Angeles, CA
6
Positions
$97,997
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3280521002
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
8

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
50.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
67%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program was founded in 1980. More than 70 fellows have trained in the program since its inception. Most graduating fellows have become prominent members of the pediatric nephrology community either in private practice or affiliated with premiere academic institutions. The fundamental goal of this training program is to educate the fellows to become accomplished physicians with skills and expertise in Pediatric Nephrology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$97,997
PGY-1
$97,997
PGY-4
$101,434
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Los Angeles, CA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3280521002
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
8
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 8/14/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/23/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 8

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1956328F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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