Adult Nephrology Fellowship Program

Overview

Two-year programme established in 2023 covering CKD, kidney transplantation and dialysis.

The programme

Focus

Adult Nephrology

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

29 December 2026 commencement (2026-27 cycle)

Positions

Capacity for 2 fellows

Accreditation

National Institute for Health Specialties — Emirati Board

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Board certified (Tier One or Tier Two) in the main specialty by start of academic year; typically within 5 years of residency completion and not out of practice >24 months; English test (IELTS Academic 6 or TOEFL iBT 80) if trained in non-English health system; DHA licensing

International applicants

Admissions page does not restrict to UAE nationals; English test required for candidates whose residency was in a non-English-speaking health system; residency visa sponsorship available on request

Visa support

Residency visa sponsorship for trainees upon request

Licence requirement

Enrolment subject to completing Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing

How to apply

Deadline

3 May 2026 (2026-27 cycle; applications opened 19 February 2026)

Application method

Online GME admissions portal (non-refundable application fee); shortlisting, specialty interview, ranking and cross-match

Funding

Funding

Monthly salary and benefits package (per fellowship admissions page)

Official sources