The UCI/CHOC Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship program trains fellows to become clinical experts in the care of hospitalized children, as well as academic leaders in the fields of quality improvement, research, advocacy and medical education.

Clinical Care

Fellows complete eight months of clinical training, primarily rotating in units located at the CHOC Orange campus.

Research

Fellows are provided with a minimum of eight months of dedicated scholarly activity/research time to complete a scholarly project under the mentorship of a faculty member and pursue additional research activities. 

Individualized Curriculum

Curriculum is tailored to each fellow’s specific interests and career goals, which can include additional research or clinical time.

Unique Experiences

Fellows have the unique opportunity to complete additional electives and rotations throughout the program to expand their leadership skills and clinical training in a wide range of pediatric hospitalist areas.

Salary & Benefits

Fellows are paid according to the university/hospital pay scale for trainees based on their post-graduate year. This salary is competitive and considers the cost of living in Southern California. Visit the UCI GME website for more information about salary and benefits.

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and we participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

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Stephanie Dela Bretoniere
Program Coordinator, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
sdelabretoniere@choc.org

Jennifer Lusk, MD
Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
jlusk@choc.org

Learn more about the UCI/CHOC Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship on the CHOC website.

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