Transplant Nephrology Fellowship

Overview

A one-year fellowship providing advanced renal transplantation training at a high-volume programme averaging about 200 kidney and 10 pancreas transplants a year.

The programme

Focus

Nephrology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

1 July

Positions

2 per year

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed ACGME general nephrology clinical training

International applicants

Institution policyInternational medical graduates eligible for NYP GME appointment with a valid ECFMG certificate (or a full NY licence); prerequisite training must be ACGME/AOA/RCPSC/CFPC or ACGME-I (Advanced Specialty) accredited, with a GMEC-approved exception route for exceptionally qualified IMGs; J-1 (ECFMG) visa only

Visa support

Institution policyNewYork-Presbyterian GME accepts foreign nationals only with J-1 (ECFMG) status or their own work authorisation; no H-1B, H-1B1, F-1 or E-3 sponsorship; O-1 supported only in very limited cases (NYP GME Visa Rules, 2027 recruitment packet)

Licence requirement

Institution policy (NY State Education Dept): trainees in ACGME-accredited programmes do not need a NY physician licence or limited permit; other (non-ACGME) clinical fellowship posts require a NY licence or limited permit (IMGs need ECFMG certification). NYP reimburses initial licence fee ($735) and renewals

How to apply

Deadline

No fixed deadline: applications accepted from July of the year before the anticipated 1 July start and reviewed on a rolling basis (interviews early fall)

Application method

Applications from July of the prior year, reviewed on a rolling basis; contact fellowship coordinator

Funding

Funding

Faculty appointment as clinical instructor with benefits, one month paid vacation and expenses for one conference

Official sources