University of California (Irvine) Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Orange, CALast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

The UCI Nephrology Fellowship Program offers outstanding clinical training at the only academic medical center in Orange County. Fellows care for a highly diverse patient population, including large Hispanic and Asian communities, providing valuable experience in culturally competent nephrology care and complex kidney disease management. As a major tertiary referral center, fellows also gain exposure to our advanced GN clinic, our PKD Center of Excellence, our AHA hypertension clinic, and the fa

Program Length
2 Years
First Year Positions
3 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS

Program Statistics

Compensation

$99K-$103K
28 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

John Sy, MD
University of California Irvine

Primary Program Contact

Lidia Alvarez, MD
UC Irvine Med Ctr

Survey Received: 6/12/2026
Program ID: 1480521125

Locations

University of California Irvine
City Tower, Suite 400
333 City Blvd W Ste 2100
Orange, CA 92868-2949