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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
0
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

City & State
Galveston, TX

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-1:3
PGY-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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