Baylor College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The BCM Nephrology Fellowship offers diverse training across multiple hospitals in the world's largest medical center. This provides broad exposure to complex adult nephrology, including extensive transplant and critical care, serving an incredibly varied patient population from urban to international. Additionally, our robust curriculum features unique pathways like Health Policy, Business of Nephrology, and Clinician Educator.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maulin Shah, MD
Baylor Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Markita Harrell, MD
Baylor Coll of Med
Locations
Baylor Coll of Med
BCM903
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030-3498
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030-4298
6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
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
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.