Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program has been training future nephrologists since 1969 with over 188 nephrologists trained. We pride ourselves on excellent clinical and research exposures in a friendly atmosphere. We offer a research track, a transplant fellowship or critical care year after the 2 year fellowship. Our graduates have successfully secured positions as both academic and private nephrologists in New York City and throughout the US.
Total Program Size
4
4
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
3153148F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
44
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
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)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.70
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
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
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
24
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1483521086
Beeper or Home Call
13
13
Program Director
First Name
Neelja
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Kumar
Degrees
MD
Address
Montefiore Med Ctr/Albert Einstein Coll
Nephrology Pgm
3411 Wayne Ave
Bronx, NY 10467-2509
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.878075 40.879926)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Evelyn
Last Name
Correa
Degrees
AAS
Address
Albert Einstein Coll of Med
Ullmann 615A
1300 Morris Park Ave
Bronx, NY 10461-1975
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.845902 40.850496)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
16.70
% IMG
79.20
% DO
4.20
% Female
29.20
% Male
70.80
Total Physician
30
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
53.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $83,000 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $86,000 | 20 | 12 |
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| Year 10 |
Total Positions
8
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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