Program Overview

Department of Medicine

Internal Medicine Residency Program

The Combined Internal Medicine-Nephrology Track is a novel program that combines Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship into an accelerated 4-year timeframe. This track is designed to facilitate dual board-certification by the end of the 4th year.

Program Details

• The program is one of only 3 in the country approved by the ACGME to offer this under a pilot study.
• Residents in this track will receive enhanced Nephrology rotations, curricula, and outpatient clinic experience from the beginning of training.
• The program is designed for those interested in a Nephrology career, providing an opportunity to personalize post-graduate training experience, reduce training time, and guarantee fellowship placement without the need to apply through the fellowship ERAS cycle.

Curriculum

Summary of Educational Experiences by Training Year

• Track participants rotate in the same 4+2+2 schedule as the other categorical residents.
• From the beginning of residency, track residents have 25% of their continuity ambulatory experience scheduled in the nephrology clinic.
• The PGY-1 resident has a very similar schedule to a traditional categorical intern, with 2 elective rotations assigned to nephrology.
• PGY-2 residents have a traditional categorical schedule, with a minimum of 3 elective nephrology experiences across the 3 training sites.
• PGY-3 trainees have a hybrid year that features a transition to fellowship halfway through the year, with experiences in renal transplant and outpatient nephrology.
• PGY-4 is a year devoted to completing the requirements of a traditional nephrology fellowship.

Application Process

• The program plans to enroll 1 resident per year in the combined IM-Nephrology track.
• Applicants should apply to the Internal Medicine-Nephrology 4-Year Track through ERAS.

Current Residents

• Isra Ahmed, MD

Program Leadership

• Daniel Matassa, MD, Program Director
• Smita Mahendrakar, Nephrology Director

Research

• The program includes a scholarly activity requirement and an annual residency research day.
• Residents and faculty are expected to participate in research activities and present their findings.

Benefits

• The program provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• The program is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the residency experience.

Residency Verification Requests

• The program provides residency verification requests for graduates.

Support the Residency Program

• The program accepts donations and support from alumni and friends.