Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Fellowship training at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital offers broad exposure to all aspects of nephrology including general nephrology, dialysis, hypertension and renal transplantation. We serve a diverse patient population with a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses. Additionally we have relationships with international partners that allow our fellows to have additional experience through away rotations in China or Kenya. Fellows can also work with interventional nephrologists.

Total Program Size
3
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
1677148F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
54
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Interview period 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
44
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
1.30
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
1
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
65
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
22
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1484311105
Beeper or Home Call
0
13
Program Director
First Name
Ankur
Last Name
Shah
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address

Rhode Island Hospital
Apc 9
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903-4923
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.409028 41.811149)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Charlene
Last Name
Mcgloin
Address

Rhode Island Hospital
Apc 942
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903-4923
United States

Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.408468 41.81129)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
31.00
% IMG
69.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
23.80
% Male
76.20
Total Physician
15
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
30.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.00
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4 $80,901 24 7
Year 5 $83,272 24 7
Total Positions
7
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
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required specialty-specific away rotations
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On