University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program offers comprehensive nephrology training in ICU care, dialysis, transplant, and procedures. Fellows may pursue a 3rd year in research, transplant, or further training in medical education, clinical, basic, translational sciences in the IMSTAR Track. With strong exposure to GN, onconephrology, and transplant at a leading center, plus a focus on work-life balance and mentorship, graduates are well-prepared for careers in academic or clinical nephrology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Niralee Patel, MD, MEd, MD
University of Cincinnati
Primary Program Contact
Mike Ruebusch
University of Cincinnati
Locations
234 Goodman St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
3200 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45220-2213
151 W Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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 27, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 26, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.