Transplant ID Curriculum
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center offers a comprehensive, longitudinal curriculum in transplant infectious diseases that spans the full two years of training. As the designated site for all renal transplants within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) system, Harbor–UCLA provides fellows with extensive, and collaborative exposure to the care of solid organ transplant recipients. Fellows collaborate closely with nephrology colleagues, including participation in transplant–ID case conferences held every other month, fostering interdisciplinary learning and case-based discussion.
Fellows rotating on the Immunocompromised Service are actively engaged across the entire transplant continuum. This includes participation in pre-transplant infectious diseases evaluations in clinic for potential recipients, real-time donor organ assessment for infectious risk/eligibility, and management of post-transplant infectious complications. This longitudinal involvement ensures that fellows develop both clinical expertise and confidence in managing complex transplant-related infectious diseases.
The renal transplant program is led by Dr. Lilly Barba, whose team has been recognized for its longstanding commitment to expanding access to transplantation for underserved populations. In 2023, the Transplant Nephrology program received national recognition from then Vice President Kamala Harris for over 55 years of service to patients within DHS. This distinction highlights the strength and impact of the program to the community, as well as the dedication of its multidisciplinary team.
In addition to longitudinal renal transplant exposure at Harbor–UCLA, fellows complete a dedicated one-month rotation at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where they gain focused experience in lung, liver, heart, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Graduates of our program leave with a strong foundation in transplant infectious diseases. For those wishing to pursue further specialization, our fellows are highly competitive candidates for advanced transplant ID training programs at leading institutions such as UCLA and City of Hope.
