2026-28 Neuropathology Fellowship

2026-28 Neuropathology Fellowship Apply now to 2026-28 Neuropathology Fellowship

Job #JPF10505

• Pathology Anatomic Pathology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: $101,434

• Application Window

Open date: July 16, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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

A two-year ACGME-accredited neuropathology fellowship is available for M.D./D.O. candidates who will have completed two years of anatomic pathology training whether as part of a US or Canadian ACGME accredited AP/CP or AP only residency programs. The applicant must be Board eligible or Board certified. The first year of fellowship involves full-time clinical responsibilities for the UCLA neuropathology service including the neuromuscular pathology service. The second year is flexible typically comprised of an admixture of clinical and research work including handling of high complexity international telepathology consult cases.

We are passionate about the central nervous system and neuropathology, and welcome trainees who feel the same way. We strongly encourage applicants who have an outstanding clinical and research background with a goal to practice academic neuropathology and to conduct research. 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.

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.

Program: https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/pathology/education/fellowship-programs/acgme-fellowship-programs/neuropathology

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 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

• Fellowship 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 note, that if you are using your PD for a letter of reference they will still need to provide a letter of good standing.
• USMLE Steps I, II, III - Please upload all steps in one document.
• Photo
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Letters of recommendation

3 required; 2 optional

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10505

Help contact: xiaojianlu@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