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Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship

How to Apply

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

Applications are submitted through the ERAS/National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) website beginning in July. Interviews occur on a continuing basis and the match occurs in December.

We require:

  • A personal statement describing your training experiences to date
  • Your interest in pediatric endocrinology and your future plans
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Three (3) letters of reference addressed to our program director, Dr. Dennis M. Styne, which must include one from your residency program director.

California Medical Board Licensing Requirements

International Medical Graduates
  • Applying for a Postgraduate Position

    Graduates of International Medical Schools must meet all California Medical Board licensing requirements for either a Post Graduate Training License (PTL) or a California Physician’s and Surgeon’s License, and any J-1 visa sponsorship requirements (if applicable).

    Visas

    A clinical J-1 visa is required for admission to UC Davis Health residency and fellowship training programs. The visa can only be sponsored by ECFMG, which requires passage of USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Applicants on a J-1 with a waiver from the Department of State (DOS) can only be accepted into our programs on an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or J-1 visa Physician Program.

More About the Program

Our Pediatric Endocrine division, which ranks in the top 50 programs in the U.S. News & World Report survey, draws patients from hundreds of miles throughout Northern California in a culturally rich environment and provides a rich and diverse clinical experience. The division also has a longstanding history of success in clinical research, and our department and the broader UC Davis community offer ample opportunities for collaborative research that expands the scope of opportunity for novel projects and quality improvement.

Our pediatric endocrinology training program is designed to fulfill the training requirements of the American Board of Pediatrics. We strive to prepare fellows to be leaders and scholars in the field of pediatric endocrinology.

Get in Touch With Us

For more information or questions, please contact:

Program Coordinator
hs-pedsfellowship@ucdavis.edu

Lindsey Loomba, M.D.
Director, Fellowship Training Program
(916) 734-7098
laalbrecht@ucdavis.edu