Web Address
http://www.med.stanford.edu/nephrology
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Our program offers clinical experience at three different sites, a university-base tertiary hospital, VA, and county hospital with diverse patient population and diagnoses. We offer an intersession week for first-year fellows, NF system, fellows' retreat, sub-specialty training tracks, and options for additional fellowship training in renal transplant, critical care, and palliative care. We have a robust renal pathology curriculum and many sub-specialty clinics as options for electives.

Total Program Size
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
45
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
51
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
28
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Stanford Health Care
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1480521019
Beeper or Home Call
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Yiming
Middle Name
Zhao
Last Name
Lit
Degrees
MD
Address

Stanford Univ Sch of Med
Nephrology Pgm
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-122.175551 37.433208)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alejandro
Last Name
Reynoso
Degrees
BS, BA
Address

Stanford Univ Sch of Med
Lane L-154
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200
United States

Phone
7073440196
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-122.175551 37.433208)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
66.70
% IMG
33.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
47
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
56.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.90
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 0
Year 0
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4 20 15
Year 5 20 15
Total Positions
12
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.stanford.edu/gme/housestaff/current/leave-of-absence.html
First Year Positions
6
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off