Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology

1. Graduates of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-approved United States or Canadian medical schools are eligible.
2. Graduates of American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical schools are eligible.
3. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
4. Completion of a 3-year accredited clinical Pediatrics residency program is required.
5. International Medical Graduates must be eligible for a J-1 visa or have permanent resident/Green Card status.
6. The program does not sponsor H-type visas.

The Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is a three-year program providing advanced training in the diagnosis and management of kidney disorders and hypertension in children and adolescents. Fellows gain clinical experience at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Regional One Health, covering acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular disorders, congenital and hereditary kidney conditions, hypertension, dialysis, kidney transplantation, plasmapheresis, and continuous kidney replacement therapy. The program also emphasizes research, quality improvement, multidisciplinary care, teaching, journal clubs, and academic development, preparing fellows for clinical and academic careers in Pediatric Nephrology.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. The fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Specialties Fall Match.
3. Submit a personal statement describing interests in Pediatric Nephrology and training goals.
4. Submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
5. Submit 3 letters of recommendation, preferably including one from the residency program director.
6. Submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, if applicable.
7. Submit the medical school transcript and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) transcripts for Steps 1, 2, and 3. A Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) transcript is required if applicable.
8. Applicants are selected for interviews based on United States Medical Licensing Examination scores, recommendation letters, and other application documents.
9. Interviews are conducted virtually from August through late October/first week of November.