Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
August
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

The fellowship program offers the trainee a variety of clinical experiences at one convenient location. Patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular disease, tubulointerstitial disease and renal and pancreas transplants. The program provides a problem-based curriculum which will thoroughly cover all renal diseases over the two years of fellowship.

Total Program Size
2
3
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
1714148F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Interview period 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
183
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
183
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Minimum score
400
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)
60
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
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
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
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1484821049
Beeper or Home Call
11
11
Program Director
First Name
John
Middle Name
Joseph
Last Name
Badalamenti
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
4200 John Sealy Annex
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0562
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.777127 29.311314)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lori
Last Name
Ellis
Address

Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
4.108 John Sealy Annex
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0570
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.777127 29.311314)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
67.80
% DO
20.00
% Female
18.90
% Male
81.10
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4 $69,742 22 5
Year 5 $72,955 22 5
Total Positions
5
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
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