Training the Next Generation of Leaders in HIV Clinical Care.
Empowering physicians to lead the fight against HIV, transforming care, and advancing health equity.
APPLY HEREWelcome to the HIV Clinical Leadership Program
An Opportunity to Serve
Over 1.2 million people in the U.S. live with HIV, with more than 35,000 new infections annually. The HIV epidemic continues to affect our communities, particularly vulnerable populations.
The HIV Clinical Leadership Program is a postdoctoral fellowship committed to developing HIV specialists focused on addressing health inequities at both individual and systemic levels. Our program has a proven record of placing fellows in leadership roles across the nation.
Up to $150,000 in Student Loan Repayment for Qualifying Graduates
Apply today to become part of the next generation of HIV change-makers.
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Training & Education
With over 20 years of excellence in HIV specialty training, fellows learn in high-volume outpatient clinics, community-based HIV centers, and inpatient Infectious Disease services. The curriculum includes Addiction Medicine and Gender Affirming Care, preparing fellows to meet the diverse needs of our patient population.
Mentorship
Fellows receive direct clinical and research mentorship, with regular meetings with leadership and quarterly sessions with the AETC Director. Mentorship covers career vision, job search, CV building, and more, offering strong connections to career opportunities.
Leadership Experience
In collaboration with the UCLA National Clinician Scholars program, fellows gain expertise in health policy, research, and leadership. Each fellow completes a scholarly project, encouraged to present or publish their findings.
Serving Underserved Populations
Our program is rooted in one of the largest safety-net systems in the U.S., with a commitment to underserved populations. Our alumni continue to serve vulnerable communities post-graduation.
Hear From Our Alumni
"Knowledge emerges only through invention and reinvention, the restless, impatient, continuing, hopeful inquiry beings pursue with the world and with others."- Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed
