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

Program offers intersession week in the middle of the first clinical year with no clinical duties but educational classes on basic renal physiology, dialysis and transplant. Full NF coverage. Supports fellows to obtain Master's degree in epidemiology, health policy, etc at Stanford. Offers both research and clinical tracks, combine adult-pediatric nephrology fellowship. Options of fellowship in transplant, critical care, and global health after completion of general nephrology fellowship.

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
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1820148F1
1820148F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
49
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
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
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
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
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 (-122.1757 37.433266)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Cayla
Last Name
Whitney
Degrees
BA
Address

Stanford Univ Sch of Med
Nephrology MC5851
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
United States

Phone
6507216680
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-122.1757 37.433266)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
42.10
% IMG
46.30
% DO
11.60
% Female
39.30
% Male
60.70
Total Physician
30
Total Non Physician
13
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
56.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.50
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
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
Level 2 required
No
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
0
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