UCLA LGBTQ+ Healthcare Fellowship

About UCLA Health

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.

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.

Program Duration: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028

Position Summary

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.

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.

Clinical Training Opportunities

The fellow will receive advanced training in:

* LGBTQ+ primary care

* Gender-affirming care and hormone management

* Gender-affirming surgical care (pre- and post-operative)

* HIV prevention, treatment, and longitudinal management

* Hepatitis B and C management

* High-resolution anoscopy (HRA)

* Substance use and addiction medicine

* Care for intersex individuals

* Behavioral and mental health care for adolescents and adults

* LGBTQ+ asylum and refugee health

* Affirmative psychotherapy and sexual health coursework

* Longitudinal scholarly project with dedicated faculty mentorship

Academic and Leadership Development

In addition to clinical responsibilities, fellows will:

* Participate in structured didactic sessions and case conferences

* Engage in LGBTQ+ health research and scholarly activities

* Contribute to quality improvement and program development initiatives

* Develop and deliver educational programming for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals

* Participate in LGBTQ+ curriculum development within the David Geffen School of Medicine

* Receive individualized mentorship tailored to career goals

Why UCLA

Fellows benefit from training within one of the largest LGBTQ+ healthcare ecosystems in the country, including:

* Nearly 500,000 LGBTQ+ individuals in the Los Angeles metropolitan area

* UCLA Gender Health Program serving more than 4,700 patients

* UCLA HIV CARE Center serving more than 1,500 patients

* Collaboration with the LA LGBT Center, one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ health organizations

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications

* MD or DO degree

* Completion of an ACGME-accredited (or equivalent) residency by June 30, 2027, in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Medicine Pediatrics specialties

* Eligibility for California medical licensure

* Demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ health equity and culturally responsive patient care

* Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

* Interest in leadership, education, scholarship, and quality improvement

Compensation & Benefits

* Annual salary: $125,000

* $5,000 education and professional development fund

* Full healthcare benefits (100% employer paid)

* AAHIVS credentialing support

* 24 vacation days

* 6 wellness/sick days

* 5 CME days

* 14 university holidays

Application Information

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.

How to Apply

* Apply through the UCLA portal by visiting:

* Please submit a CV, three letters of recommendation and a short statement of interest describing your motivation in pursuing the fellowship

* Questions may be directed to the Program Director