Message from the Chair
We are thrilled that you are exploring the advanced educational opportunities provided by the UCLA/Orthopaedic Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. In this section, you will find useful and up-to-date information about the UCLA Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program and about our wide variety of post-graduate orthopaedic fellowships.
The educational environment at UCLA is truly world class: A top-tier research institution, dedicated and experienced faculty, talented trainees, a superb hospital system, and an incredibly diverse multicultural environment. These are key ingredients for extraordinary learning.
Take your time, and enjoy your visit!
Pedowitz, Robert MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Residency Application Process
Applicants for residency in orthopaedic surgery will be selected via the National Resident Matching Program. All applications are handled through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Additional detailed information can be found within the residency program tab on this website. [Residency Training Program]
For further information, please refer to www.medsch.ucla.edu/residencies OR http://www.gme.medsch.ucla.edu/
Fellowship Application Process
Pediatrics, Spine, and Sports Medicine fellowship applicants should have completed an approved orthopaedic residency. Hand Fellowship applicants should have completed an approved residency in orthopaedic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery or general surgery. A California license is a required for all clinical fellows. Applicants should submit at least 3 letters of recommendation, one of which should be from the Chief of your residency training program.
Spine and Sports Medicine fellowship applications are administered by the San Francisco Match Program.
Hand Fellowship applicants should submit a "Universal Hand Surgery Fellowship Application" as well as a current curriculum vitae.
Selected applicants will be invited to Los Angeles for an interview.
Application Deadlines
Hand: December 31, 2009
Pediatrics: October 1, 2009
Spine: November 30, 2009
Sports Medicine: December 1, 2009
Applications
Applications for the San Francisco Match can be found at http://www.sfmatch.org/
Universal Hand Surgery Application: http://hsc.unm.edu/ortho/hand/Universal HS Fellowship Application.doc
Mail other application material:
Orthopaedic Surgery Education Office
Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
UCLA Center for Health Sciences
10833 Le Conte Avenue, 76-143 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6902
or by email: orthoeducation@mednet.ucla.edu
Tel: (310) 825-6557
Fax: (310) 825-1311