• Applicants to the USC Nephrology Fellowship Program must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All fellowship positions will be offered through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) and only accept applicants through the NRMP Match. For further information, please contact us: Lodel Caplan, program coordinator at lodel.caplan@med.usc.edu.

     USC Two-Year Internal Medicine Categorical Program Listing:

    We start receiving fellowship candidate applications in mid-July via ERAS.  Invitations to interview are sent via ERAS Scheduler until all slots are filled.  We typically have six interview sessions starting in late August and ending in late September. 

    Program Requirements:

    Applications are accepted only through ERAS. Documents that are mailed, faxed or emailed will not be incorporated into your file.

    A completed application must include:

    • ERAS common application

    • Curriculum Vitae

    • Medical School Transcript

    • Personal Statement

    • Board Exam Transcript/s: USMLE and/or COMLEX

    • 3 Letters of Recommendation, including one from current program director

     International Graduates must possess valid ECFMG certificates and have the State of California eligibility letter. We only accept J-1 visas. US clinical experience is required.

     Applications submitted through ERAS will be reviewed. If your application is selected for an invitation to interview, you will be contacted via email.

  • DescriptionAll interviews will be held virtually.

    • Morning sessions are scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

    • Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

    • Brief breaks will be held in between interview sessions.

    • An individualized itinerary will be sent to applicants prior to their scheduled interview. text goes here