UCLA LGBTQ+ Healthcare Fellowship

<p><strong>About UCLA Health</strong></p><p>UCLA Health is one of the nation's premier academic health systems, consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. Through world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovative medical education, UCLA Health serves a diverse patient population across Southern California and beyond.</p><p>The UCLA LGBTQ+ Healthcare Fellowship, established in 2019, is the nation's first LGBTQ+ primary care healthcare fellowship. This one-year, non-ACGME program prepares the next generation of physician leaders with advanced clinical expertise, scholarly experience, and educational training to improve the health of sexual and gender minority populations.</p><p><strong>Program Duration:</strong> July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Clinical Fellow in LGBTQ+ Health will participate in a 1-year comprehensive, individualized training experience that combines direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, medical education, quality improvement, and scholarly activity. Fellows work with nationally recognized faculty mentors and gain experience across a broad spectrum of LGBTQ+ healthcare in outpatient settings.</p><p>The fellowship is designed to develop future leaders in LGBTQ+ medicine who will advance clinical care, education, research, and advocacy at local and national levels.</p><p><strong>Clinical Training Opportunities</strong></p><p>The fellow will receive advanced training in:</p><p>* LGBTQ+ primary care</p><p>* Gender-affirming care and hormone management</p><p>* Gender-affirming surgical care (pre- and post-operative)</p><p>* HIV prevention, treatment, and longitudinal management</p><p>* Hepatitis B and C management</p><p>* High-resolution anoscopy (HRA)</p><p>* Substance use and addiction medicine</p><p>* Care for intersex individuals</p><p>* Behavioral and mental health care for adolescents and adults</p><p>* LGBTQ+ asylum and refugee health</p><p>* Affirmative psychotherapy and sexual health coursework</p><p>* Longitudinal scholarly project with dedicated faculty mentorship</p><p><strong>Academic and Leadership Development</strong></p><p>In addition to clinical responsibilities, fellows will:</p><p>* Participate in structured didactic sessions and case conferences</p><p>* Engage in LGBTQ+ health research and scholarly activities</p><p>* Contribute to quality improvement and program development initiatives</p><p>* Develop and deliver educational programming for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals</p><p>* Participate in LGBTQ+ curriculum development within the David Geffen School of Medicine</p><p>* Receive individualized mentorship tailored to career goals</p><p><strong>Why UCLA</strong></p><p>Fellows benefit from training within one of the largest LGBTQ+ healthcare ecosystems in the country, including:</p><p>* Nearly 500,000 LGBTQ+ individuals in the Los Angeles metropolitan area</p><p>* UCLA Gender Health Program serving more than 4,700 patients</p><p>* UCLA HIV CARE Center serving more than 1,500 patients</p><p>* Collaboration with the LA LGBT Center, one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ health organizations</p><p>* Access to UCLA's network of 260+ clinics, 100+ fellowship programs, and a robust community of LGBTQ+ clinical champions UCLA Health has been consistently recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.</p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><p>* MD or DO degree</p><p>* Completion of an ACGME-accredited (or equivalent) residency by June 30, 2027, in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Medicine Pediatrics specialties</p><p>* Eligibility for California medical licensure</p><p>* Demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ health equity and culturally responsive patient care</p><p>* Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills</p><p>* Interest in leadership, education, scholarship, and quality improvement</p><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><p>* Annual salary: $125,000</p><p>* $5,000 education and professional development fund</p><p>* Full healthcare benefits (100% employer paid)</p><p>* AAHIVS credentialing support</p><p>* 24 vacation days</p><p>* 6 wellness/sick days</p><p>* 5 CME days</p><p>* 14 university holidays</p><p><strong>Application Information</strong></p><p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.</p><p>The UCLA LGBTQ+ Healthcare Fellowship is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourages applications from individuals dedicated to advancing health equity and excellence in LGBTQ+ care.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>* Apply through the UCLA portal by visiting: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/lgbtq/providers/lgbtq-fellowship">https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/lgbtq/providers/lgbtq-fellowship</a></p><p>* Please submit a CV, three letters of recommendation and a short statement of interest describing your motivation in pursuing the fellowship</p><p>* Questions may be directed to the Program Director</p>