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The division of Nephrology offers a fully accredited 3-year traditional Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship program. Additionally, we offer a combined Med-Peds Nephrology Fellowship program, in which we have been successful obtaining board eligibility for both programs within 4 years. Coming in July 2028 we will be offering two additional programs –  a 2-year Clinical Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship program (for those wishing to focus on pure clinical academic nephrology career) and a 1-year Pediatric Onco-Nephrology fellowship program. The Onco-Nephrology program will be the first in the nation as we partner with St. Jude Research Children’s Hospital. This program will be for those who have completed a clinical fellowship and wish to gain further specialization in onco-nephrology for both clinical and research careers.

For more information about our programs, or for requests on variations to our standards, please reach out to our Program Director, Erica Bjornstad.

How to Apply

Pediatric Nephrology applicants may submit their applications through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

ERAS 2026 Fellowship Application Timeline

These positions will be included in the National Residency Matching Program Pediatric Specialties Fall Match.

Supporting Documents

The following documents must be included in the application process:

  • Personal statement describing your specific interests in Pediatric Nephrology and your goals for this training
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation, preferably one from the program director of your residency program
  • ECFMG certificate, if applicable. 
  • Medical school transcript 
  • USMLE transcript (steps 1, 2, and 3)
  • COMPLEX transcript (if applicable)

Interviews

Opportunities for interviews will be extended to applicants based on qualifications as determined by USMLE scores, letters of recommendation and all other application documents.

Candidates will be invited for interviews beginning in August through late October/first week of November (virtual). There will be the option for second look visits in-person with potential for financial offset of costs. 

Requirements

  • Graduates of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) approved U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools 
  • Graduates of American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Osteopathic Medical Schools 
  • International medical graduates who have valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificates 
  • Completion of a 3-year accredited clinical pediatric residency program (e.g., ACGME in the United States) 

Visa Status for IMGs must fall within the following categories: 

  • Eligible to seek J-1 visa 
  • Permanent resident or Alien status (i.e., “Green Card”) 

In accordance with the University of Tennessee Graduate Medical Education guidelines, this program does not sponsor fellows for “H” type visas.  

 

Jul 17, 2026