UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program was founded in 1980. More than 70 fellows have trained in the program since its inception. Most graduating fellows have become prominent members of the pediatric nephrology community either in private practice or affiliated with premiere academic institutions. The fundamental goal of this training program is to educate the fellows to become accomplished physicians with skills and expertise in Pediatric Nephrology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Patricia Weng, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Reginald T Mateo
David Geffen Sch of Med at UCLA
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Box 951752 Rm A2-383 MDCC
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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
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
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 23, 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-4 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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.