Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship
How to Apply
To be eligible for the UC Davis Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship, candidates must have completed training in an ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency program and hold a valid California medical license.
Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) fall match. All applications are through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), the online application service of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Fellowship Application
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
All application materials must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
All applications for our program must be submitted to ERAS by October 1.
California Medical Board Licensing Requirements
All residents and fellows are REQUIRED to have a full and unrestricted California Medical License after they complete 36 months of any ACGME (or RCPSC, CFPC) program training.
International Medical Graduates
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Applying for a Postgraduate Position
Graduates of International Medical Schools must meet all California Medical Board licensing requirements for either a Post Graduate Training License (PTL) or a California Physician’s and Surgeon’s License, and any J-1 visa sponsorship requirements (if applicable).
Visas
A clinical J-1 visa is required for admission to UC Davis Health residency and fellowship training programs. The visa can only be sponsored by ECFMG, which requires passage of USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Applicants on a J-1 with a waiver from the Department of State (DOS) can only be accepted into our programs on an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or J-1 visa Physician Program.
More About the Program
The ACGME-accredited, three-year Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship is funded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) and a participating site in DBPNet research network. First accredited by the ACGME in 2003, our training program is designed to fulfill the training requirements of the American Board of Pediatrics.
Mission
To enhance the overall health and resiliency of children, adolescents and their families by training leaders in developmental behavioral pediatrics.
Program Aims
- Graduates will understand the developmental, behavioral and psychosocial needs of children and families on an individual as well as public policy level.
- Graduates will be skilled in collaborating across disciplines and systems of care at local, regional and national levels to provide and promote evidence-based, family centered, culturally competent and compassionate care.
- Graduates will contribute to advancing knowledge in the prevention and treatment of developmental behavioral disorders through research and teaching.
Get in touch with us
For more information or questions, please contact:
Program Coordinator
hs-pedsfellowship@ucdavis.edu
Kathleen Angkustsiri, M.D., M.A.S.
Director, Fellowship Training Program
kangkustsiri@ucdavis.edu
Roger “Scott” Akins, D.O.
Division Chief, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Associate Director, Fellowship Training Program
rsakins@ucdavis.edu
