Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
How to Apply
The UC Davis Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Specialties Fall Match. All applications are through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), the online application service of the AAMC.
Eligibility Criteria
As outlined by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and ACGME, applicants must meet eligibility criteria for this fellowship program including:
- Board eligibility or board certification in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
- ECFMG certification, if pertinent
- Completion of the ERAS application
- At least 3 letters of recommendation
- School of Medicine transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX transcript of Step 1-3 scores
- Personal interview
Fellowship Application
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
All application materials must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please see the ERAS website for the standardized timeline.
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 UC Davis Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship prepares graduates for diverse career paths in academic and community hospital medicine. Fellows receive training in clinical care, teaching, quality improvement, and research in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Get in Touch With Us
Program Coordinator
pedsfellowship@health.ucdavis.edu
Program Director
Michelle Hamline, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.S.
Email: mhamline@health.ucdavis.edu
