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IM-Nephrology Track
 NMRP code: 1848140C2

4-year Internal Medicine/Nephrology Training Pathway!

 

The University of Kentucky offers an innovative ACGME and ABIM-approved pilot program that allows select applicants to become board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology in one pathway - reducing total training time to 4 years. We are excited to be leading this important advancement in medical education. The ACGME called it "a creative, innovative, and competency-based program." The University of Kentucky will offer 1 position each year.

If you have questions, email ukinmed@uky.edu!

Advancing Innovation in Residency Education(AIRE) Pilot:

4-Year IM-Nephrology Track

  • Nephrology clinic during Ambulatory block
  • Inpatient renal consults: 2 weeks
  • Nephrology clinic during Ambulatory block
  • Inpatient renal consults: 4 weeks
  • Continuity IM and Nephrology clinic: 12 months
    • IM block schedule; Nephrology half day per week
  • Inpatient consult: 4 weeks
  • Following month 30, transition to traditional fellow role
    • Nephrology ICU/Floor/Transplant
    • Half-day Nephrology Continuity Clinic
    • Two months IM Ambulatory block, half days not assigned to IM continuity will be assigned to inpatient consult service (ESRD/VA/Transplant)
    • Monthly Dialysis outpatient experience
  • Traditional Nephrology Fellowship