Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our Division is one of the largest pediatric nephrology divisions in the world and has been consistently ranked among the best children's hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report survey of pediatric nephrology programs. The three-year fellowship program provides broad training in all the areas of nephrology with unparalleled opportunities. Our goal is to develop future clinical and research leaders in the field.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael Andrew Ferguson, MD, BS
Boston Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Nathaniel Jones
Boston Children's Hospital
Locations
Boston Children's Hosp
Div of Nephrology BCH3038
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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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 13, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 20, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 99 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.