Neuro-Oncology

UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program is the premier Brain Tumor Program in Southern California with advances in novel surgical, radiation, chemotherapy, biologic, genetic and immune therapy approaches for primary brain tumors and the CNS complications of systemic cancer. We have been effective in rapidly bringing promising basic research to the clinic. Clinical services are provided to enhance individual care and provide access to cutting edge clinical trials. A multi-disciplinary brain tumor board meets on weekly basis so that patient care management may benefit from the input of specialists in radiation oncology, medical oncology, neuro-pathology, neurosurgery and neurology. Learn more about our current clinical trials and research projects

The fellowship takes place at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood. The fellowship is an accredited program in neuro-oncology designed to provide excellence in clinical training with opportunities for cutting-edge clinical and basic research over two to three years. Fellows will be prepared for sub-specialty board certification in neuro-oncology. Salary is based on PGY-status.

Curriculum

First year - clinical neuro-oncology
The first year is designed to allow the fellow to become familiar with treating primary brain tumors through clinical rotations with the adult neuro-oncology clinic. Exposure to pediatric brain tumors, metastatic tumors, and CNS complications of systemic cancer will also be provided with rotations through pediatric neuro-oncology, medical oncology and radiosurgery clinics. Knowledge regarding typical complications of therapy in general cancer patients will be gleaned from these setting. Consultation will include both inpatient and outpatient evaluations. The fellow will also be asked to attend weekly Brain Tumor Board meetings and provide input.

Second/third Year - clinical or basic research project
During the second and third year, the fellow is required to attend a weekly Continuity Clinic and Brain Tumor Board. The fellow will also be asked to focus in an area of research, either bench or clinical.

Fellowship Information

Fellowship Duration

2-3 years

Fellowship Salary

Based on PGY status

Typical Source of Funding

Grants, private donations, and clinical revenues

Number of Positions Funded Per Year

2-3

Is Program Conducted Entirely Within the Department of Neurology

No

Application Information

How to Apply:

• Register and submit application through SF Match Central Application Service 
• Application requirements to be submitted through CAS:
  • SF Match CAS Application
  • Current CV, personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation 
  • Recommended optional materials:
    • Letter of good standing from current program (confirms dates of enrollment, current status, and expected graduation date), certificates of completion from all graduate education programs
    • Unofficial medical school transcript, unofficial USMLE transcript
    • ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Fellowship Application Period
  • Visit SF Match for application timeline & registration 

Fellowship Eligibility Criteria 

1. Must be eligible for a full, valid, and unrestricted Physician’s and Surgeon’s License from the Medical Board of California (MBC). The applicant is expected to have this licensure prior to starting the fellowship at UCLA Neuro-Oncology.
   • Complete list of required criteria from the Medical Board of California
2. Must be board certified or eligible for certification in a primary ABMS or RCPSC specialty in neurology or neurosurgery. The applicant is also eligible if board certified or eligible for certification in internal medicine or pediatrics with plans to complete an ACGME or RCPCS-accredited medical oncology or pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship program before starting the neuro-oncology fellowship program. 

Program Contact:

UCLA Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program
Department of Neurology, DGSOM at UCLA
10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 957066, CHS 36-128
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-5321, Email: [email protected]