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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