Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pediatric Nephrology
Affiliation
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Overview
The Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship is a 3-year ACGME-accredited program that provides comprehensive clinical and research training in pediatric kidney diseases. Fellows gain extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient nephrology, dialysis, kidney transplantation, and the management of acute and chronic renal disorders. A distinctive feature of the program is the opportunity to earn a Master of Health Science in Clinical Epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health while conducting mentored clinical research. Fellows also participate in multidisciplinary conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching activities, preparing them for careers in academic pediatric nephrology and physician-scientist roles.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Competitive PGY-based stipend with housing allowance, employee benefits, and institutional support as per Johns Hopkins Graduate Medical Education (GME) policies.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Must have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics Residency before fellowship enrollment.
- Must be eligible for American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certification.
- International Medical Graduates must meet ECFMG certification and institutional visa requirements.
- Must apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
- Must register and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Submit an application through ERAS.
- Upload the required documents, including:
- Completed ERAS application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX transcripts
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable).
- Register with the NRMP Pediatric Specialties Match.
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
- Fellowship appointments are made through the NRMP Match.
- Selected candidates complete onboarding and begin training in July.
