Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Penn Nephrology fellowship program is one of the most sought after in the nation, attracting highly qualified candidates who have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced nephrologists at a premier academic medical center. We accept 8 fellows each year, with applicants choosing between a 2-year clinical track, 3-year research track, or 4-year combined adult/pediatric track. We are committed to providing all of our fellows the best possible educational experience.
Total Program Size
8
8
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
1628148F1
1628148F0
1628148F3
1628148F4
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
75
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
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Minimum score
500
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)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
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
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1484121018
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Amanda
Middle Name
Kae
Last Name
Leonberg-Yoo
Degrees
MD
Address
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
Renal Medicine 1 Founders
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6144
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.193006 39.94997)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Laura
Last Name
Watabu
Degrees
BA
Address
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania
Renal Medicine 1 Founders
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6144
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.193006 39.94997)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
22.40
% IMG
55.30
% DO
22.40
% Female
50.60
% Male
49.40
Total Physician
49
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
49.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | ||
| Year | 3 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $82,720 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $85,532 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/department-of-medicine/divisions/renal-electrolyte-and-hypertension-division/education-and-training/fellowship-programs