Geriatrics Fellowship Program Application Requirements

Eligibility:

To apply to UC San Diego one-year Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completed training in an ACGME accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Be able to start the fellowship on July 1^st
• For international residents, we accept applicants who hold a valid J1 visa
  • We are unable to accept applicants requesting a new or continuing H1-B visa
• New for 2026-27: 
  • The US Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) has recently announced that residents and fellows who engage in clinical rotations at VA hospitals in the upcoming academic year will be required to undergo a more substantive background check/clearance process than has been required previously. For US citizens, this includes a Tier-1 background check and an ongoing, continuous FBI database check. For foreign nationals on a Visa, a higher-level federal government clearance is required. 

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In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of
California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

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Applying for the 2026-27 Geriatric Medicine Fellowship:

• Complete an Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) ERAS application will open on July 2025.
• Submit the following information in your ERAS application:
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Program Director's Letter and two letters of recommendation
  • Dean's Letter
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • USMLE Transcripts and ECFMG Status Report (Foreign Medical Graduates)
• Interviews will be held in September and October
• All interviews will be held virtually
• Our program participates in the National Resident Match Program (NRMP). Match day is in December 2025.
• For appointment terms and conditions to UCSD Graduate Medical Education (GME) Training Program please visit: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/_files/residency-fellowship/2025-26_Terms-and-Conditions.pdf 

Contact:

For additional information, contact our Fellowship Administrator:

Laura Jimenez
Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care
University of California, San Diego
Email: lajimenez@health.ucsd.edu