How to Apply

We offer unique fellowship opportunities, each with its own eligibility requirements:

• Nephrology Fellowship - Clinical and/or Research
• Transplant Fellowship

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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We are strongly committed to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities entering careers in academic nephrology.  To this end, we strongly encourage applications of minority candidates to our program.

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Application process

Nephrology Fellowship

Applications will be accepted exclusively through ERAS

We will begin reviewing applications in August for the 2024 Match. Our recruitment sessions will be in September and October.

Applications are downloaded from ERAS for positions starting July 1st of the following year (e.g. 2024 review for July 1, 2025 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 other than what is submitted through 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, Associate Program Director Dr. Sarah Struthers, and faculty within the Division of Nephrology.

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Transplant Fellowship

The 2023-24 Transplant Fellowship position is currently filled. Applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are being accepted in Spring- Summer 2023.

Application requirements

Candidates are considered and accepted on the basis of their overall qualifications

1. US board certified or US board eligible in Nephrology
2. Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington
3. Work Authorization - J1 Visa, Permanent Resident, or US Citizen (No H1B visas)    

Applicant Contact

1. Application form

2. Resume/CV

3. Three (3) references,
   one of which should come from your Nephrology Fellowship Program Director

4. A statement of career plans

Application Screening

Candidates whose qualifications appear to be a good match for our program will receive an email invitation for virtual or in-person interviews.

Interviews will be held with the Transplant Fellowship Program Director and other Nephrology & Transplant Team faculty.

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Fellowship Information

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