Nephrology Fellowship

Overview

A highly competitive ACGME-accredited nephrology fellowship with clinical training at Harborview, UW Medical Center and Puget Sound VA plus outpatient dialysis at Northwest Kidney Centers.

The programme

Focus

Nephrology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years clinical (research track at least 2 additional years)

Start

July of the year following application review (e.g. 2027 review for July 2028 start)

Positions

5-6 fellows per year (up to 2 research track)

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited since 1983

Department

Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

US board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine (or ABIM 'exceptionally qualified'); US clinical experience recommended.

International applicants

Institution policyYes - international medical graduates must hold valid ECFMG certification as a condition of eligibility for fellowship application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, a valid EAD, or eligibility for J-1, F-1 OPT or H-1B

Visa support

US citizen, permanent resident or J-1 only; H-1B applicants not considered

Licence requirement

Eligible for Washington State medical licensure

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

ERAS; NRMP Match; virtual interviews September-October

Funding

Funding

Compensation per CIR-NW collective bargaining agreement; see UW GME Prospective Residents & Fellows page (linked from programme page).

Official sources