Residents and Fellows

Are you insatiably curious? Chase breakthroughs with us

Our future physician-scientists are among our community of strong residents and fellows. We offer programs and funding to attract the strongest research-oriented talent to UCLA and develop them to build competencies in clinical research, basic science research, and health service research.

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Some of these programs are listed below and you can apply to them either during or before joining your program at UCLA.

STAR Program

A unique program for clinical fellowship and some residency applicants to receive mentored research training and/or a graduate degree (PhD, MPH or MS) in conjunction with their clinical training.

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Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) Physician-Scientist Training Program

A 2-year add-on to a clinical fellowship program with a focus on basic science or translational basic science research to build a career bridge for aspiring physician-scientists who don’t have a PhD degree.

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UCLA National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP)

A post-doctoral program for early-career physicians participating in an intensive, highly-customized, two-year program that places them in community settings to conduct priority research directly benefiting the health of Southern California residents.

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Master of Public Health for Health Professionals

Advanced executive-style training in community health, health education, and health promotion for professionals including MDs who seek enhanced skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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Master of Science in Clinical Research

A 2-3 year program with two-track sin research/clinical trials and Biomedical Informatics.

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Funding Opportunities

See currently active and competitive research training and programs grants in the UCLA Biomedical and Life Sciences →
See external/NIH Programs →
See JCCC member fellowship funding →

Mentorship and Counseling

Residents and fellows interested in a career as a physician-scientist are encouraged to contact DGSOM’s Office of Physician-Scientist Career Development.

For more information, please contact Dr. Pejman Azarmina for office hours and appointments.

Education and Training Programs

As part of CTSI’s TL1 program, residents and fellows may apply for postdoctoral training in Clinical Informatics or Health Policy & Management. See more →

ResearchGo

A platform with resources, expertise, and best practices for investigators, study staff, and partners/affiliates.
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K and R Grant Tips and Resources

Grant writing workshops, tips, and resources for residents, fellows, and junior faculty members. See more →

Dermatology (research track)

As part of UCLA STAR program, this 4-year residency is designed for MD/PhDs who would like to combine their dermatology training with a postdoctoral opportunity. See more →

Emergency Medicine (research track)

Our program is committed to providing the highest quality medical education by exposing trainees to a diverse and wide breadth of experiences. See more →

ProSTAR-PSTP

Our program is committed to providing the highest quality medical education by exposing trainees to a diverse and wide breadth of experiences. See more →

EyeSTAR

A 5-6 year program combining a 3-year clinical residency with a PhD or postdoctoral program to facilitate a transition to an academic career in ophthalmology. See more →

Pediatric Residency Physician-Scientist Program (PSP)

An opportunity to participate in a training pathway that will prepare up to 2 per year qualified candidates for an academic career in Pediatrics. See more →

Psychiatry (research track)

Primarily available to candidates with MD/PhD backgrounds (2 per year) and providing protected time for research during PGY-3 and 4. See more →

“Many innovations in health and medicine came about because someone followed their ardent yet clear-sighted curiosity off a planned course and onto a path of life-changing discovery.”

Pejman Azarmina, MD, MSc, Director, Office of Physician-Scientist Career Development