Fellowship in Nephrology

1. MD or DO (or equivalent medical degree) is required.
2. Applicants must have completed Internal Medicine residency training before starting the nephrology fellowship.
3. The fellowship is a 2-year ACGME-accredited program.
4. USC accepts applications through ERAS and states that it sponsors J-1 visas.

The General Nephrology Fellowship at Keck School of Medicine of USC is a two-year ACGME-accredited clinical fellowship designed to provide comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of renal disorders and prepare fellows for careers in academic or community-based nephrology practice. Training includes inpatient and outpatient nephrology, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, acid-base and electrolyte disorders, critical-care nephrology, dialysis, kidney transplantation, onco-nephrology, and renal disorders in pregnancy. Fellows also gain hands-on experience in procedures such as kidney biopsies and hemodialysis catheter placement, along with protected research time and participation in clinical conferences, journal clubs, and board-review sessions.

1. Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
2. Submit the required application and supporting documents through ERAS.
3. The program reviews applications and selects candidates for interviews.
4. Selected applicants participate in the fellowship interview process.
5. Successful candidates complete the required institutional credentialing and onboarding before starting the fellowship.
6. J-1 visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.