Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital offers a robust curriculum and clinical exposure including a dedicated team and unique learning opportunities in Acute Care Nephrology, Acute/chronic dialysis, kidney transplantation and outpatient care. Majority of fellows graduating from our program complete an advanced degree in clinical/translational research, education or quality improvement mentored by our outstanding faculty.
Total Program Size
3
3
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
1808328F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
15
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 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
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)
50
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
2.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
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
International experience/global health
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
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
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
360
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
80
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3283821015
Beeper or Home Call
0
6
6
Program Director
First Name
Elif
Last Name
Erkan
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Cincinnati Children's Hosp
Pedicatric Nephrology pgm
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.502049 39.141226)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Elif
Last Name
Erkan
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Cincinnati Children's Hosp
Pedicatric Nephrology pgm
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.500757 39.141152)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
77.40
% IMG
22.60
% DO
0.00
% Female
54.80
% Male
45.20
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
30.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $74,118 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $77,686 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $80,163 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
9
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Moving allowance
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
3
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://centerlink.cchmc.org/department/graduate-medical-education-gme/general-information/vacation-leave-of-absence-etc
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (an applicants chooses between an in-person or virtual interview formats)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Off
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
Off
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On