Nephrology (IM)
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 151 |
| Length of accredited training | 2 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 3 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | no |
| Average number of PY1 interviews | 37.6 |
| Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview | 7% |
| Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview | 76% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 853 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 6.1 |
| Average percent female | 41% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 62% |
| Average percent DOs | 15% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 17.4 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 0.9 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 39% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 2.9 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 54 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 15 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.4 |
| Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics | 24% |
| Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings | 12% |
| Average resident/fellow compensation | $76,911.48 |
| Average number of days of vacation | 20 |
Graduates' Career Plans
In 2024, 415 residents or fellows completed training in Nephrology (IM). Program directors knew of the plans of 368 (88.7%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
| Completing training | 415 |
| With known plans | 368 (88.7%) |
| Pursuing more training | 101 (27.4%) |
| Practicing in the US | 149 (40.5%) |
| Group practice | 115 (77.2%) |
| In same specialty | 149 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 52 (34.9%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 2 (1.3%) |
| Academician | 108 (29.3%) |
| Full-time | 105 (97.2%) |
| Military | 0 (0%) |
| Non-clinical research | 6 (1.6%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 2 (0.5%) |
| Unemployed | 2 (0.5%) |