2028-29 Dermatopathology Fellowship Apply now to 2028-29 Dermatopathology Fellowship
Job #JPF11116
Pathology Department Administr / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA
Position overview
Salary range: TBD
Application Window
Open date: July 1, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Fellows trained in dermatology will participate in an ACGME-approved combination of dermatopathology and pathology with an emphasis on those fields most relevant to dermatopathology. Fellows trained in pathology will work within the dermatopathology service as well as the clinical services of UCLA's prestigious Dermatology Department. All Fellows are provided with the highest level of dermatopathology training, including daily sign-out of many extremely challenging consult cases as well as a high volume of routine cases from community dermatologists and the inpatient services of UCLA Medical Center.
A broad range of ancillary studies including immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology are routinely employed by the service. Extensive opportunities for basic science, translational, and clinical research are available including collaborations with UCLA professors studying a wide range of clinical and basic science disciplines. Educational opportunities are limitless. Three fellowship positions are currently available.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction) )
Program: https://www.uclahealth.org/pathology/dermatopathology-fellowship
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
These positions are open to applicants who have completed training in a US or Canadian ACGME accredited AP/CP or AP only or CP only residency program. Applicant must be Board eligible or Board certified. International medical school graduates will only be considered if they have completed residency training in a US or Canadian ACGME accredited residency program. A California medical license is required on day one of appointment.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Application - Application (https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/FellowshipApp_2018.pdf)
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Personal Statement
Letter of Good Standing - Please provide a letter from your current PD. If your PD is a letter writer, we still require a letter of good standing.
USMLE Steps I, II, III
Photo
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the @context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
Letters of recommendation
3 required; 2 optional
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11116
Help contact: vamador@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH)
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf)
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
