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

Compensation Information:
Starting at $125000.00 / Annually