Nephrology and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

1. Must hold a medical degree or equivalent qualification.
2. Must complete a three-year residency in Internal Medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education before the fellowship begins.
3. Must submit three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
4. Must provide a personal statement.
5. Must submit a United States Medical Licensing Examination transcript.
6. Must apply through the Nephrology application in the Electronic Residency Application Service.
7. Selected applicants may be eligible for J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship.
8. Interviews are by invitation and generally take place from September through early October.

The Nephrology and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine is a three-year combined subspecialty training program for physicians seeking expertise in kidney diseases and intensive care. The first two years focus on inpatient and outpatient nephrology, including kidney transplantation, dialysis, hypertension, and acute kidney injury. The third year provides multidisciplinary critical care training across medical, cardiac, surgical, cardiothoracic, neurological, and burn intensive care units. Fellows receive procedural training, clinical teaching, and opportunities for elective experiences tailored to their career goals. Successful completion prepares fellows for board eligibility in both nephrology and critical care medicine.

1. Applicants must complete a three-year accredited Internal Medicine residency before the fellowship begins.
2. Prepare a personal statement, United States Medical Licensing Examination transcript, and three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
3. Submit the application through the Nephrology application in the Electronic Residency Application Service.
4. Apply for both the nephrology and critical care components simultaneously through the designated application pathway.
5. Submit the application early because interview invitations are offered based on application timing and availability.
6. Selected candidates attend interviews with faculty from both the Nephrology and Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine sections.
7. Applicants participate in the applicable fellowship matching process through the National Resident Matching Program.