Boston University Medical Center Program
About This Program
BU's Nephrology Fellowship provides a comprehensive nephrology training in an urban setting with exposures to patients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. We encourage a broad range of career goals and foster a supportive and collegial environment to help trainees achieve their highest potential. In addition, ample opportunities for cutting-edge clinical or basic science research training are available for interested fellows.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ashish Upadhyay, MD
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Melisa Lowenstein
Boston Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Boston Univ Med Ctr
BCD Bldg Rm G09
800 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118
One Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118-2393
1400 Vfw Pkwy
Boston, MA 02132
660 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.