University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Key aspects of the UTMB Nephrology Fellowship Program: Well-rounded program with year 1 emphasis of inpatient care and outpatient continuity clinic. Year 2 emphasis on outpatient care (clinics, home dialysis, and incenter hemodialysis. We also have an Interventional Nephrology service for fellow-driven procedures.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Joseph Badalamenti, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Ruth Woods, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
4200 John Sealy Annex
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0562
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
5920 Broadway St
Galveston, TX 77551
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.