Facial Gender-Affirming Surgery Fellowship

Overview

A one-year fellowship emphasising gender-affirming facial reconstruction, including craniofacial, orthognathic and aesthetic principles, alongside chest and genital reconstruction.

The programme

Focus

Gender-affirming surgery / craniofacial

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

1 August 2026 (current cycle)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policy (UCLA GME, ACGME programmes): IMGs eligible with ECFMG certification (USMLE Steps 1-2) or a full California licence; all IMG applicants must be reviewed by the GME office/DIO before an offer and must meet California licensure requirements to continue training

Visa support

Institution policy (UCLA GME, ACGME programmes): ECFMG-sponsored clinical J-1 is the preferred visa; H-1B considered only for US LCME/AOA graduates moving from F-1 OPT, trainees already in clinical training on H-1B with enough time left, or physicians of national/international renown (department-funded, case by case)

Licence requirement

Institution policy (UCLA GME): all residents/fellows must comply with Medical Board of California (or Osteopathic Board) licensure requirements - a PTL or full California licence - at appointment and reappointment; non-compliance means non-appointment; fellows from outside institutions must have passed all USMLE/COMLEX steps

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Email CV, statement of interest and two letters of recommendation to the programme

Funding

Funding

Salary commensurate with PGY level per UCLA GME policies; $2,000/year conference funding

Official sources