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UMass Chan Medical School Program

Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Worcester, MA
6
Positions
100.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1482421007
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
28

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
54
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
13.30%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a strong clinical program that offers traditional general nephrology training in an academic setting. Our fellows have an opportunity to customize their training depending on their specific interests. Available tracks include: Clinician Educator, Master of Business Administration (requires additional year), Fellowship in Digital Medicine (requires additional year), palliative care, transplant nephrology, community nephrology and procedural/ICU nephrology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,292
PGY-1
$77,292
PGY-4
$80,818
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Worcester, MA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1482421007
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
28
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

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

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
3050148F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
Unpaid Leave Days:
80

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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