Fellowships/Nephrology (IM)/SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Brooklyn, NY
10
Positions
100.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1483521008
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
75

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
46.20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

1. Our program offers 3rd year sub-specialty ACGME training; (a) Intervention Vascular Nephrology 1 year, (b) Transplant Nephrology 1 year. - 2. Our program offers training in (a) Federal (VA System) (b) SUNY (state) (c) City ( KCHC.) - 3. Unique patient population - namely (a) African Caribbean and under insured minority groups. - 4. Hands on POCUS training. - 5. Critical Care Fellowship as a thire year. -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,454
PGY-1
$73,185
PGY-2
$77,512
PGY-3
$88,396
PGY-4
$87,847
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Brooklyn, NY

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1483521008
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
75
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
8/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1426148F0, 1426148F1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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