Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
About This Program
Our program celebrated the 40th anniversary since its inception and is comprised of a two-year renal fellowship that features rigorous clinical training, clinical research, and a teaching experience with focus on empathy and respectful delivery of care to our patients with kidney disease. There are options for pursuing a year specializing in transplantation, critical care, onco-nephrology & enrolling in master's programs at the Jefferson population health school. We promote lifelong learning reg
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rakesh Gulati, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Deborah Bizup
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Locations
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Ste 700
833 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
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
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)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.