University of Virginia Medical Center Program
About This Program
Mission -To train physician scientists that are leaders in the field of Nephrology, whether this is in clinical or basic science endeavors. We also aim to produce physicians that possess habits of life-long learning in order to build upon their knowledge, skills and professionalism. UVA owns and operates 12 hemodialysis facilities and provides care to over 900 outpatient hemodialysis patients.We provide care in several outpatient clinics, including two subspecialty Onconephrology and GN clinics-
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tushar Arun Chopra, MD, MD
Univ of Virginia Health System
Primary Program Contact
Fawad A Sohail, BCH
Univ of Virginia Health System
Locations
Univ of Virginia Health System
PO Box
1335 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
4012 Mckim Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22908
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Members Only Content
Become a member to access this content.
Member Benefits
- Full access to program details to make smarter, faster decisions.
- Full access to member only dashboard where you can save, rank & compare programs.
- Online course to help you select, apply and get admitted to residency programs.