Web Address
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UTSW Nephrology Fellowship provides robust preparation for the next step regardless of the destination. The program has a particularly rich history of training future leaders in the field of academic nephrology. Our excellence is grounded in broad clinical exposure, robust research opportunities, an invested faculty, and a focus on fellow wellness. Our division is one of the largest in the country, assuring you access to mentors across the spectrum of expertise. A diverse learning environment is provided by four teaching sites: Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements University Hospital, Veterans Affairs North Texas Health System, and the Davita/UTSW Dialysis Clinics.
Total Program Size
6
5
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
50
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
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
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
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
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
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Off-campus electives
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)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
25
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1484821084
Beeper or Home Call
5
5
Program Director
First Name
Kamalanathan
Middle Name
Kolandavelu
Last Name
Sambandam
Degrees
MD, BA
Address
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
M/C 8516
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-8516
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-96.840159 32.812123)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jonathan
Last Name
Porter
Degrees
DO
Address
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
MC 8516
5959 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-8516
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-96.844968 32.816915)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
28.60
% IMG
50.00
% DO
21.40
% Female
35.70
% Male
64.30
Total Physician
54
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.90
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 | $82,225 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $86,343 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
11
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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://365utsouthwestern.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/GMECommunity/EYrUC48NbAJNv5X0xP1TsPoBlZ6G7ILWLzGFz6OjIlDDOA?e=oQC5JU
First Year Positions
6
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
2
Required Letters Max
4
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 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Open House
Off
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
On
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