UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCLA DBP Fellowship Program is an ACGME accredited three-year training program, which aims to prepare fellows for academic leadership careers in the field of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, based on their exceptional clinical skills, cutting-edge research contributions, outstanding education and training skills, and effective advocacy for children and families.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Irene Koolwijk, MD, MPH
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Irene Koolwijk, MD, MPH
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Ste 3100
300 Ucla Medical Plz
Los Angeles, CA 90095-8346
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
1250 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
455 S Main St
Orange, CA 92868
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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.