Broward Health North Program
About This Program
Based in Deerfield Beach, FL, our fellowship serves a vibrant, multicultural community, offering exposure to rare and complex kidney diseases shaped by the regions diverse population. Fellows train in trauma centers, dialysis units, outpatient clinics, and transplant services, gaining experience in critical care, home therapies, and multidisciplinary teams. The curriculum blends hands-on learning, research, and mentorship, preparing fellows for success in any nephrology setting.-
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Parham Eftekhari, DO
Broward Health
Primary Program Contact
Fuaad Sofia
Broward Health
Locations
Broward Health
Nephrology Pgm
201 E Sample Rd
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2510
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
670 Glades Rd
Boco Raton, FL 33486
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Weston, FL 33331
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.