UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCLA fellowship program in Stroke and Vascular Neurology affords extensive experience in clinical vascular neurology as well as clinical research training. This ACGME one-year fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art clinical and research training within a well-rounded competitive academic training environment. Fellows train at 3 sites managing diverse, complex cases, while developing the knowledge and skills to be successful in any practice setting.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kyle C Kern, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Oscar Arellano, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Vascular Neurology Pgm
710 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
1250 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 30, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.