General Fellowship Application
How to Apply for Nephrology Fellowship

Admissions Overview

The Division of Nephrology Fellowship Program focuses its application season on exceptional candidates for four positions available starting July 1. The positions available are for two years or three years. While the two year track will be devoted to clinical rotations, fellows will be given ample opportunity to pursue bench and clinical research projects. Three year research positions are also available during which the first two years will focus on clinical or basic research and the third year will focus on clinical rotations. Individuals in the research tract will also be part of a Department Wide Medical Research Program. Admissions decisions are based on a number of factors, including internship and residency training, letters of recommendation, and suitability for our program.

Applications & Interviews

The Division of Nephrology typically receives a competitive number of applications annually for the four Nephrology Fellowship positions. The Fellowship Program accepts applications via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Application materials will only be reviewed within ERAS. Currently the Division of Nephrology accepts H1B and J1 visas. The Division of Nephrology opposes any form of discrimination against people on the basis of their gender, race, ethnic affiliation, physical handicaps, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, or national origin. The Division of Nephrology encourages and supports fellowship application and fellowship work by members of minorities and other underrepresented groups.

Important Deadlines

  • Early June 2022 – MyERAS web site opens to applicants
  • July 2022 – UF Division of Nephrology will start receiving applications.
  • TBD – Interviews take place
  • November 16 – Rank list closes
  • November 30– Match Day
  • July 1 – Fellowship training begins!

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply to the program via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Step 2: Invitations to interview are extended through the ERAS  starting in August. Applicants considered for an interview will be invited to visit the Division of Nephrology for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty. The interview process will begin in August for positions beginning in July the following year.

Required Application Materials

The following documents are required in order for candidates to be considered for an interview:

  1. ERAS Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Recent Photograph
  5. Medical School Transcripts
  6. ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
  7. USMLE Scores (M.D.’s): Steps 1 and 2; Step 3 (if available) (USMLE Step 3 must be passed prior to starting fellowship.)
  8. COMLEX Scores (D.O.’s): Levels 1, 2 and 3
  9. Three Letters of Recommendation
  10. Visa Requirements: Currently the Division of Nephrology accepts H1B and J1 visas.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications will not be considered complete unless all of the above have been submitted electronically through ERAS.

Qualifications

Competitive applicants will have completed training at an accredited US Medical Residency Program.Recent entering Fellowship classes had an average applicant scores well above the average on the USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Applicants who failed the Boards will be considered only under special circumstances. In addition to Board Scores, the admission committees rate quality of Internship and Residency Training Program and other experience, letters of recommendation, and suitability to the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which visa types does Nephrology accept? The Division of Nephrology supports all visa types supported by the University of Florida. These currently include H1B and J1 visas.

2. How likely is Nephrology to consider applications from other residents outside UF’s Internal Medicine program? Extremely! The Division of Nephrology happily considers all qualified candidates regardless of background.

3. Does your program accept International Medical Graduates? Absolutely! The Division of Nephrology happily considers all qualified candidates regardless of background.

4. Are you accepting fellows Post Match? Yes! Please see the contact information below. We look forward to hearing from you!

For further information, please contact:

UF, College of Medicine Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Renal Transplantation
P.O. Box 100224
Gainesville, FL 32610
TEL:  (352) 273-8821
FAX: (352) 392-5465
EMAIL: Nephrology.Fellowship@medicine.ufl.edu