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. 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 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr