We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) web portal. The ERAS portal is part of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The fellowship match is conducted by the National Resident Matching Program through its “Specialties Matching Service.” The Baylor College of Medicine International Services Office can answer specific questions for applicants on visa. Applicants must have completed an internal medicine residency program from an accredited institution.
The Section of Nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine has a total of 10 fellowship slots. The goal of this program is to prepare individuals for academic or private practice careers with broad clinical training in nephrology.
Our program is nationally recognized and highly competitive; each year we receive an average of 150 applications. Our faculty serves at the highest levels of many national organizations, including the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes, the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation. Fellows matriculate into one of two tracks: two year clinical track or three year mentored research track.
If accepted to the three-year mentored research fellowship, the second and third year of the fellowship will be research focused, with limited clinical exposure, and will provide the opportunity to complete an advanced research degree (Masters in Clinical Investigation). During this period, the mentor and trainee will apply for external funding. For example, former fellow and current faculty, Dr. Michael Holliday received the prestigious George Rathmann Fellowship Award in 2019 during his third year.
For questions about the Nephrology Fellowship, contact:
Maulin Shah, M.D.
Fellowship Program Director
maulin.shah@bcm.edu
Markita Harrell
Nephrology Fellowship Coordinator
markita.harrell@bcm.edu
Mailing Address:
One Baylor Plaza - BCM620
Houston, TX 77030-3411
Physical Address:
Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center
McNair Campus
7200 Cambridge St., Suite 8B
Houston, TX 77030
Benefits
We take wellness seriously! We appoint a faculty and fellow wellness team each year to coordinate get-togethers, picnics, outings, and special events. Drs. Constantine Chima and Sehrish Ali are our wellness chairs for 2023-24. Our program prides itself on collegiality, and you will see photos from our get-togethers throughout the website.
Fellowship Perks... by the Numbers!
- Fellows receive a CME allowance each year to use for conferences and/or educational material.
- Fellows receive $1,200 each year to use for conferences and/or educational material. All conference abstract fees are paid separately, by the Section of Nephrology.
- Each trainee has 21 vacation days: 15 weekdays and 6 weekends; nine personal time-off days (conferences, interviews). For most types of leave, fellows are NOT required to find cross-coverage for clinical responsibilities while on leave.
- Each fellow receives several textbooks.
- Each fellow will receive free membership to the National Kidney Foundation and American Society of Nephrology. The opportunity to work in this collegial atmosphere is priceless.
