Applying

 

Our selection committee composed of both faculty and fellows actively work to recruit a group of trainees who share our mission to train the next generation of leaders in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, within an innovative, collaborative, personalized, learner-centric, and safe environment to improve the health of the community. We consider service and diversity strengths and they are taken into consideration as with every other strength of an applicant to our program. 

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications must be received before ERAS closes for the July Application Cycle. As with all programs using ERAS, application materials will be distributed by your medical school’s dean’s office and residency program director’s office.

ERAS Website: http://www.aamc.org/eras/

E-mail: erashelp@aamc.org
Phone: 202-828-0413

Application Checklist

To complete your file for fellowship, the following documents are required:

  • Personal Statement

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Residency Program Director’s Letter

  • Minimum of 2 Additional Letters of Recommendation

  • Medical School Transcripts

  • USMLE Scores

  • Visa Status (if applicable)

  • Residency Completion Certificate (3 years of pediatric residency training from an ACGME accredited program in USA is required)

  • License or approval letter from Medical Board of California is required PRIOR to start of the fellowship training

If you are an international medical graduate the following documents are required:

  • Valid ECFMG Certificate

  • Applicant Evaluation Status Letter from the Medical Board of California. Must be identified in ERAS as “recommendation letter number four (4)”

Graduates of Foreign Medical Schools

Contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for application materials and eligibility requirements.

Individuals who have already graduated from a foreign medical school must have a valid Applicant Evaluation Status Letter from the Medical Board of California

The Los Angeles General Medical Center Healthcare Network only accepts the use of J-1 visas for postgraduate training. USC does not accept H-1 B visas.

Useful websites for foreign medical graduates:

California Board Applicant Evaluation Status: http://www.medbd.ca.gov/international_medic.htm