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Fellowship Programs Frequently Asked Questions

Program


  1. When is the application deadline?
    Applications begin to be accepted in November, 20 months before the fellowship start date, and all received Nov through Jan are considered. Additional applications may be considered depending on when the fellowship is filled.

  2. How many individuals are interviewed each year?
    Anywhere from 5-15 applicants may be interviewed for each fellowship position. Interviews generally take place from December through February.

  3. Are there any international medical graduates (IMGs) or DOs in your program?
     Yes, both IMG's and D.O.'s have taken fellowships in our department. Please see the current fellow listings for more information.

  4. What are the application requirements for IMGs?
    Please refer to the Graduate Medical Education (GME) webpage for information regarding requirements for IMG's

  5. What is the call schedule like?
    The call schedule varies between the fellowships. Please see the specific subspecialty fellowship information for further clarification.

  6. Where can I find information about compensation and benefits?
    The GME web page provides information about stipends and benefits.

  7. What are the ALS and BLS requirements?
    Pathology residents and fellows are required to keep a current Basic Life Support certification only.

Life

  1. What kind of housing is available?
    There is a variety of housing within close proximity to the hospital including apartments, condominiums, and homes for sale or rent. Most housestaff members find rental housing using free and fee-based internet listings. Please see the Pathology General Information web site for more information. Access to the UCLA housing listings can be accessed for a fee.

  2. Do people commute to work?
    Given the large number of vehicles in Los Angeles and the congestion that is commonplace, commuting is an important consideration when choosing a place to live. Many housestaff members drive to work and live within a few miles of the hospital; some live within walking or biking distance of the hospital. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Ride Share program offers incentives for those who walk, bike, take public transportation, or carpool to work.

  3. What is the campus neighborhood like?
    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is in the city of Los Angeles situated on the borders of West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Fairfax district of Los Angeles. The surrounding neighborhood is home to many businesses, restaurants, retail centers as well as homes and small to medium sized apartment buildings. Adjacent to the hospital is the Beverly Center shopping mall and Robertson Boulevard, home to world class restaurants and designer boutiques. Nearby West Hollywood boasts an urban village of coffee shops, restaurants and trendy nightclubs. The Grove shopping center is just over a mile from the hospital campus. Santa Monica Beach is approximately 10 miles from campus. See link to Life in West L.A. Please note: Cedars-Sinai does not endorse any service or establishment.

  4. Is parking provided? Is there a food allowance?
    Fellows are not provided with free parking or a food allowance. For more information, please refer to the GME website.


Photo provided courtesy of current pathology resident Mark Edmunds, MD.

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