Licensure Policy
Residents will be required to sign a statement at the time of appointment, acknowledging that they understand and will comply with the UCLA GME Medical Licensure Policy (Revised February 2022).
Read the Medical Licensure Policy (PDF)
Non-Compliance
Residents and fellows will be notified when they commence training that their appointment will be contingent upon compliance with California physician licensure requirements.
Residents and fellows who fail to meet California physician licensure requirements by the start date of their training program will not be appointed. For trainees enrolled in ACGME accredited programs at UCLA, failure to comply with California physician licensure requirements will result in administrative action per the Academic Due Process Policy.
Read the Academic Due Process Policy (PDF)
Training programs are required to notify the California Medical Board or Osteopathic Board in the event of a change in status for trainees working under a PTL within 30 days of the event, including but not limited to resignation, termination, or any disruption in training.