Fellowship in Nephrology

1. Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited Internal Medicine residency program in the United States is required.
2. Applicants must meet American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligibility requirements for Nephrology fellowship training.
3. The fellowship requires two years of training, including a minimum of 12 months of clinical training.
4. Fellows must complete the required two years of continuity clinic and participate in research experience as part of the ACGME requirements.
5. Stanford Nephrology sponsors J-1 visas only and does not sponsor H-1B visas for this fellowship.

Stanford Medicine Health Care (SHC) is an academic healthcare institution affiliated with Stanford University, providing advanced patient care, medical education, and clinical research. It offers comprehensive medical training through a multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment. The institution supports specialized education across various medical disciplines through its teaching hospitals and affiliated clinical sites. The Nephrology Fellowship Program is a two-year fellowship that provides advanced training in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases and related conditions. Fellows receive comprehensive clinical experience in areas including general nephrology, transplantation, dialysis, hypertension, glomerular diseases, and kidney stone disorders, along with opportunities for research and scholarly activities. The program prepares fellows for careers in clinical practice, academic medicine, and nephrology research.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
3. Submit the Medical School Performance Evaluation.
4. Submit the medical school transcript.
5. Submit a personal statement.
6. Submit the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) transcript; Steps 1 and 2 are required, while Step 3 is optional.
7. Applications are reviewed according to ERAS guidelines.
8. Selected applicants are invited for interviews, which are held in September and October.
9. Applicants are considered for the available Clinical Track or Research Track positions.