UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCLA transplant hepatology fellowship offers advanced training in hepatology, management of end stage liver disease, and evaluation and management of the pre and post transplant liver patient at one of the largest transplant centers in the country. Along with weekly didactic lectures, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary conferences, monthly rotations are in outpatient hepatology clinics or inpatient consult and liver transplant surgery services.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Steven-Huy Bui Han, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Ann Toggenburger
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Ste 214
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 22, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Apr 15, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.