About the Nephrology Fellowship

The Olive View–UCLA Nephrology Fellowship Program is an ACGME-accredited, highly competitive training program for internal medicine graduates who want to become outstanding, confident nephrologists. We combine rigorous clinical training, close faculty mentorship, and a mission-driven culture that prepares fellows for leadership in academic medicine, private practice, and subspecialty care.

Our program is built for fellows who want:

• Robust clinical experience, hands-on clinical exposure
• Strong patient diversity and acuity
• Clinically excellent, equity-driven care for underserved communities
• Personalized mentorship
• Procedural exposure is flexible and individualized—not mandatory
• Access to UCLA’s academic and transplant resources

Why Choose the Olive View–UCLA Nephrology Fellowship?

Choosing the right fellowship is about more than volume—it’s about mentorship, culture, opportunity, and outcomes. At Olive View–UCLA, we offer a robust inpatient and outpatient clinical exposure, diverse patient population, strong didactics, and research opportunities. This is a program for applicants who want both depth and purpose in their training, and a program that prepares fellows to excel in any career path they choose.

✔ Unmatched Clinical Breadth
Train across the full spectrum of nephrology—outpatient CKD, GN, transplant nephrology, dialysis, CRRT, and procedural care—serving a diverse, high-acuity patient population that sharpens your diagnostic and clinical skills.

✔ Individualized Mentorship and Training
You are not just a trainee here—you are a future colleague. Our faculty provide hands-on teaching, career guidance, and advocacy tailored to your goals, whether academic medicine, private practice, or further subspecialization.

✔ Access to UCLA Resources and Employment Benefits
Fellows benefit from close integration with the UCLA Kidney Transplant Program, established research infrastructure, and nationally recognized visiting professorships—while maintaining the supportive culture of a smaller program. As UCLA employees, fellows receive a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with representation through the UCLA housestaff union.

✔ Academic & Scholarly Development
Weekly and monthly conferences, journal clubs, and M&M ensure you develop into a thoughtful, evidence-based nephrologist with strong teaching and presentation skills.

✔ A Culture of Purpose & Belonging
Our program is deeply rooted in equity, diversity, and service. You’ll train in an environment that reflects the communities you serve—and one that values collaboration, inclusion, and respect.

✔ Outstanding Career Preparation
Our graduates are competitive for academic positions, transplant fellowships, and high-quality private practice roles. We focus on developing not just clinicians—but leaders. Our fellows graduate as confident, highly skilled nephrologists prepared for careers in academic medicine, subspecialty practice, or community leadership.

Train. Lead. Make a Difference in Nephrology.