Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology

1. Applicants must have completed an accredited three-year Pediatric Residency Program at an institution in the United States or Canada before the fellowship begins.
2. Applicants must submit a completed application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Applicants must provide an updated curriculum vitae.
4. Applicants must submit a personal statement describing previous clinical and research experience, interest in Pediatric Nephrology, and career goals.
5. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
6. Applicants must provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2, and 3 score reports and an official medical school transcript.
7. International medical graduates must provide an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) report, if applicable.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading academic medical institution focused on medical education, research, and patient care. In partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, it provides specialized clinical training for pediatric subspecialties. The Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship is a three-year program designed to train physicians in diagnosing and managing kidney diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. Fellows gain hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient nephrology, dialysis, pediatric kidney transplantation, renal biopsy, fluid and electrolyte management, and critical care consultations. The program also emphasizes mentored research, quality improvement, and academic development to prepare fellows for careers in clinical practice and research.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Upload an updated curriculum vitae and personal statement.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
4. Provide United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1, 2, and 3 score reports and an official medical school transcript.
5. Submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates report, if applicable.
6. Attend the required interview. The program states that interviews are generally conducted from September through November.
7. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Subspecialties Match for selection.
8. Complete the institution's credentialing and onboarding requirements before starting the fellowship.