Fellowship in Nephrology

1. Complete a three-year Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited Internal Medicine Residency before starting the fellowship.
2. Submit three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
3. Submit a personal statement.
4. Provide the required application and examination transcripts.
5. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

The Clinical Nephrology Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine is a two-year program focused on clinical kidney care, teaching, and academic development. Fellows gain experience in acute kidney injury, dialysis, kidney transplantation, electrolyte disorders, and chronic kidney disease. Training includes inpatient rotations at Yale New Haven Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, along with outpatient clinics and specialty experiences. The program also provides opportunities for research, teaching, and individualized clinical learning.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service when the application cycle opens in spring.
2. Include the required application, personal statement, three recommendation letters, and examination transcript.
3. Apply early because interview invitations depend partly on when applications are received.
4. Attend an interview if invited; interviews usually take place from September through early October.