Fellowships/Nephrology (IM)/Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
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Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Philadelphia, PA
8
Positions
87.5%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1484121027
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 46.20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is celebrating the 40th anniversary since its inception and is comprised of a two-year renal fellowship that features rigorous clinical training, clinical research, and a teaching experience with focus on empathy and respectful delivery of care to our patients with kidney disease. There are options for pursuing a year specializing in transplantation, critical care, onco-nephrology & enrolling in master's programs at the Jefferson population health school. We promote lifelong learning
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
48 weeks
Salary Progression
$80,904
PGY-1
$80,904
PGY-4
$84,139
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1484121027
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 7/27/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1630148F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 87.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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