Internal Medicine · Fellowship Career
Nephrology
Kidney failure, electrolytes, hypertension and dialysis across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Fellowship Length
2 years
After a qualifying residency
Prior Residency
Internal Medicine
3 years residency
Typical Post-MD Training
5 years
Residency + fellowship; alternative pathways may overlap
Attending Compensation
$385,965
Average Total Compensation
Training Pathway
Medical School → Residency → Fellowship
Clinical Work and Procedures
- Dialysis prescription and oversight
- Acid–base and electrolyte consultation
- Glomerular disease evaluation
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Attending Compensation
$385,965
Average Total Compensation
Schedules and Practice Settings
Hospital consults, dialysis units and CKD clinics; acute dialysis call can occur outside scheduled hours.
How to Prepare
During Medical School
Spend time on inpatient AKI consults and in an outpatient dialysis unit to see the full scope.
Research or Quality Improvement
Work on AKI prevention, missed dialysis appointments or access-related complications.
During Residency
During IM residency, pursue nephrology consult exposure and practice precise fluid, electrolyte and acid–base presentations.
A Question to Ask Fellows
Would you enjoy dialysis-unit continuity alongside inpatient renal emergencies?
Sources & Data Notes
Reviewed . Fellowship durations and entry routes summarize commonly accredited training pathways. Specific institutions can have different eligibility, early-entry and combined tracks; check program and board requirements for your cycle.
Fellowship Match selection is separate from the medical school residency Match. No residency competitiveness index, MD versus DO residency outcome, or fellowship acceptance percentage is assigned to these pages. National attending compensation uses a source-matched specialty estimate when available; Doximity and Medscape report total compensation, Marit uses smaller opt-in physician samples, and Salary.com models base salary from employer and third-party data. These measures are not interchangeable. Fellowship stipends depend on PGY level and institution.
For Nephrology: Doximity 2026, Average Total Compensation for the reported “Nephrology” population. This is a national estimate, not a location-specific offer.
Schedules, example procedures, preparation tips and clinical roles are educational descriptions; responsibilities depend on training, practice setting and privileges. This is educational career guidance rather than individualized employment or training advice.