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IM/Nephrology Track

 

4-year Internal Medicine / Nephrology Training Pathway!

 

The University of Kentucky offers an innovative ACGME and ABIM approved pilot program which allows select applicants to combine 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 University of Kentucky will offer one position each year in the match. 

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

 

AIRE Pilot: Four 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