Nephrology Fellowship Application Info

Nephrology Fellowship Eligibility

Please review our “UW Nephrology Fellowship Eligibility and Selection Policy” for more information on specific eligibility.

To be considered, applicants must have/be:

• U.S. board certified or U.S. board eligible in Internal Medicine (see exceptions in Eligibility… policy
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington
• One of the following Work Authorizations: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or J-1 visa. We are unable to consider applicants requiring H-1B visa sponsorship
• Recommended - U.S. clinical experience

For more information about the ACGME fellows’ CIR-NW contract, compensation schedule, RFPA, relevant policies informing eligibility and appointment, and benefits, please refer to our GME Office’s “Prospective Fellows” page.

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Application processes for Nephrology Fellowship

Applications will be accepted exclusively through AAMC's ERAS

Applicants must apply directly to our fellowship program, in addition to registering for the MATCH. Applicants must register with both NRMP and ERAS to participate in the services of each organization. More information can be found here: https://www.nrmp.org/fellowship-applicants/

We will begin reviewing applications in mid-July each year. Our recruitment sessions will be in September and October.

Applications are downloaded from AAMC's ERAS for open positions that will begin July of the following year (e.g., 2027 application review for a July 2028 start date).

The Medical Specialties Matching Program website offers
useful information regarding timelines.

The Medical Specialties Matching Program websiteUseful information regarding timelines

Letters of recommendation

We request applicants to submit three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director.

No additional information is requested beyond what is submitted through AAMC's ERAS.

Applications will be screened by the Fellowship Selection Committee

​Candidates whose qualifications appear to match our program will receive an email invitation to interview virtually with the nephrology faculty.

Interviews will be conducted by Fellowship Program Director, Dr. Cary Paine, and Associate Program Director, Dr. Fionnuala Cormack, with additional interviews with nephrology faculty members.

For questions regarding applications, materials needed, timelines, etc. please contact Danielle Long, Fellowship & Education Program Administrator, at dlong206@uw.edu.

Education Contacts

Nephrology Fellowship and Transplant Fellowship Information: 

Visiting Medical Resident Information: