University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Galveston, TX
5
Positions
$73,229
PGY1 Salary
60.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1484821049
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Key aspects of the UTMB Nephrology Fellowship Program: Well-rounded program with year 1 emphasis of inpatient care and outpatient continuity clinic. Year 2 emphasis on outpatient care (clinics, home dialysis, and incenter hemodialysis. We also have an Interventional Nephrology service for fellow-driven procedures.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,229
PGY-1
$73,229
PGY-4
$76,603
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health: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:
- 1484821049
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714148F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 60.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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