Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

Camden, NJ

Specialty:Nephrology

ACGME Code:1483321160

NRMP Code:-

Status:Continued Accreditation

Overview

The Nephrology Fellowship Program at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) and Cooper University Hospital offers a robust and well-structured training environment designed to foster the development of competent nephrologists. This fellowship is distinctive due to its affiliation with an academic center that is known for its excellence in clinical care, education, and research capabilities.

Curriculum Overview

The fellowship program is crafted to provide comprehensive training across multiple facets of nephrology. Over the course of the fellowship, participants will delve into essential clinical competencies, including but not limited to the management of chronic kidney disease, dialysis modalities, and the acute care of kidney failure. The curriculum also emphasizes the development of advanced skills necessary for renal transplantation, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, and managing hypertension.

Clinical Rotations

Fellows at Cooper have access to a wide range of clinical rotations, providing exposure to inpatient and outpatient nephrology services. Key components include:

Inpatient Nephrology: This rotation encompasses the management of hospitalized patients with acute and chronic renal issues.
Dialysis and Transplantation Units: Fellows will participate in both outpatient dialysis clinics and inpatient dialysis services, alongside training in renal transplantation procedures.
Pediatric Nephrology: A vital rotation that provides exposure to renal issues affecting the pediatric population.
Electives: Diverse elective opportunities exist with various subspecialties, encouraging fellows to explore research or clinical interests outside of traditional nephrology.

Research Opportunities

The program strongly encourages participation in scholarly activities. This includes access to mentorship from experienced faculty members engaged in cutting-edge nephrology research. Fellows are provided with the tools and guidance necessary to develop and implement their research projects. The opportunity to present findings at national conferences significantly enhances the educational experience and promotes professional growth.

Unique Aspects of the Program

Cooper University Hospital uniquely positions its nephrology fellowship within a tertiary care center that sees a diverse urban and suburban patient population. The environment allows fellows to handle complex and varied clinical scenarios, enhancing their learning experience. Additionally, the program's strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration enables fellows to work closely with a variety of healthcare professionals, enriching their training further.

Training Sites

The training primarily occurs at Cooper University Hospital, which is well-equipped with modern facilities and diverse patient care settings. The hospital features a dedicated dialysis unit, and fellows rotating through this facility benefit from hands-on experience and involvement in patient care management.

Visa Sponsorship

The fellowship program is open to international medical graduates (IMGs) and sponsors J-1 visas, facilitating a pathway for qualified non-U.S. citizens to participate in the training.

Competitiveness and Application Requirements

The nephrology fellowship program at Cooper is highly competitive. While there is no specific minimum requirement related to USMLE scores, strong performance and relevant clinical experience are essential. It is preferred that applicants have recent clinical training and a demonstrated commitment to the field of nephrology. The program’s holistic review process also considers various factors including research experience, leadership qualities, and personal attributes that align with the program’s values. Aspiring fellows are encouraged to provide a well-rounded application that reflects their passion for nephrology.

Fellowship Outcomes

Graduates of the nephrology fellowship program at Cooper are well-prepared for a variety of career paths within nephrology. This includes opportunities in academic medicine, private practice, and further subspecialization. The program has a strong track record of alumni who have successfully entered prestigious positions across the nation.

Web sources

1. Internal Medicine Residency 2. Academic Conferences 3. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 4. Educational Experience 5. Frequently Asked Questions 6. Fellowships and Careers 7. Global Health 8. Message From Chief Residents 9. How to Apply 10. Intern Transition 11. Current Residents 12. Research at Cooper 13. Specialized Courses and Electives 14. Wellness 15. Accelerated Internal Medicine- Nephrology Training Program

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Program data

ACGME History ^[2]

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation0

Full accreditation0

Continued25

Warning2

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2000 - 2001	Warning	May 28, 1999
02	2001 - 2002	Warning	May 28, 1999
03	2002 - 2003	Continued	Sep 20, 2002
04	2003 - 2004	Continued	Sep 20, 2002
05	2004 - 2005	Continued	May 21, 2004
06	2005 - 2006	Continued	May 21, 2004
07	2006 - 2007	Continued	May 21, 2004
08	2007 - 2008	Continued	May 21, 2004
09	2008 - 2009	Continued	Jan 29, 2009
10	2009 - 2010	Continued	Jan 29, 2009

Program

Program Size

-- (2 years)^[1]

Accreditation Status

Continued Accreditation

(Effective: January 23, 2026)

Composition

Training

Fellowship Rate:--

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:2.5X^[1]

Residents Career Path

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: --

First Year Paid Vacation: --

First Year Salary: $79,182^[1]

First Year Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty: 12 hours ^[1]

First Year Average Weekly Hours: 50 hours^[1]

Admission

USMLE Step 2 Score: --

Visa Sponsorship:--

YOG Cutoff:--

Race / Ethnicity

No race data available.

Gender

No gender data available.

Incoming Schools

No incoming school data available.

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Roster

Publications

6 Publications (5 yr)

Peer-reviewed output from faculty and residents, last 5 years

6 Publications (5 yr)

Kidney international2026

The Case | A 31-year-old man with acute kidney injury and hypercalcemia.

Maria Angela Matabang,¹Christopher B McFadden,²Satoru Kudose,³

PMID: 42020056doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.11.025

Frontiers in nephrology2025

The safety of percutaneous renal biopsy for acute kidney injury in metastatic renal cell cancer patients with reduced nephron mass.

Tomaz Milanez,¹Vinay Srinivasan,²Vladimir Premru,³Miha Arnol,³

PMID: 40842646doi.org/10.3389/fneph.2025.1615779

Location

Camden, NJ ^[4]

Population

523,485

Median income

$83,763Below

Education

35.9%Below

Employment

63.6%Above

Health

6.1%Above

Age

38Below

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices ^[5]

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Camden, NJ

State - New Jersey

United States

1/31/2015

N/A

$1,601

$1,193

2/28/2015

N/A

$1,653

$1,199

3/31/2015

N/A

$1,672

$1,206

4/30/2015

N/A

$1,674

$1,213

5/31/2015

N/A

$1,680

$1,228

6/30/2015

N/A

$1,674

$1,233

7/31/2015

N/A

$1,685

$1,235

8/31/2015

N/A

$1,686

$1,241

9/30/2015

N/A

$1,704

$1,245

10/31/2015

N/A

$1,705

$1,253

11/30/2015

N/A

$1,719

$1,259

12/31/2015

N/A

$1,723

$1,263

1/31/2016

N/A

$1,791

$1,275

2/29/2016

N/A

$1,791

$1,279

3/31/2016

N/A

$1,791

$1,282

4/30/2016

N/A

$1,799

$1,285

5/31/2016

N/A

$1,765

$1,291

6/30/2016

N/A

$1,766

$1,294

7/31/2016

N/A

$1,721

$1,295

8/31/2016

N/A

$1,729

$1,303

9/30/2016

N/A

$1,736

$1,307

10/31/2016

N/A

$1,750

$1,311

11/30/2016

N/A

$1,784

$1,312

12/31/2016

N/A

$1,722

$1,313

1/31/2017

N/A

$1,761

$1,317

2/28/2017

N/A

$1,768

$1,324

3/31/2017

N/A

$1,767

$1,335

4/30/2017

N/A

$1,769

$1,346

5/31/2017

N/A

$1,778

$1,353

6/30/2017

N/A

$1,785

$1,357

7/31/2017

N/A

$1,789

$1,359

8/31/2017

N/A

$1,822

$1,363

9/30/2017

N/A

$1,795

$1,406

10/31/2017

N/A

$1,841

$1,414

11/30/2017

N/A

$1,845

$1,413

12/31/2017

N/A

$1,858

$1,420

1/31/2018

N/A

$1,924

$1,422

2/28/2018

N/A

$1,909

$1,427

3/31/2018

N/A

$1,911

$1,429

4/30/2018

N/A

$1,915

$1,434

5/31/2018

N/A

$1,918

$1,438

6/30/2018

N/A

$1,924

$1,444

7/31/2018

N/A

$1,930

$1,449

8/31/2018

N/A

$1,937

$1,455

9/30/2018

N/A

$1,940

$1,461

10/31/2018

N/A

$1,942

$1,465

11/30/2018

N/A

$1,945

$1,473

12/31/2018

N/A

$1,953

$1,482

1/31/2019

N/A

$1,958

$1,492

2/28/2019

N/A

$1,963

$1,495

3/31/2019

N/A

$1,969

$1,503

4/30/2019

N/A

$1,980

$1,509

5/31/2019

N/A

$1,988

$1,514

6/30/2019

N/A

$1,993

$1,519

7/31/2019

N/A

$2,001

$1,526

8/31/2019

N/A

$2,006

$1,531

9/30/2019

N/A

$2,012

$1,534

10/31/2019

N/A

$2,011

$1,541

11/30/2019

N/A

$2,005

$1,545

12/31/2019

N/A

$1,973

$1,552

1/31/2020

N/A

$2,007

$1,560

2/29/2020

N/A

$2,009

$1,565

3/31/2020

N/A

$2,013

$1,565

4/30/2020

N/A

$2,006

$1,566

5/31/2020

N/A

$1,981

$1,563

6/30/2020

N/A

$1,978

$1,562

7/31/2020

N/A

$1,977

$1,571

8/31/2020

N/A

$1,968

$1,574

9/30/2020

N/A

$1,961

$1,586

10/31/2020

N/A

$1,962

$1,593

11/30/2020

N/A

$1,967

$1,602

12/31/2020

N/A

$1,970

$1,606

1/31/2021

N/A

$1,954

$1,613

2/28/2021

N/A

$1,956

$1,620

3/31/2021

N/A

$1,962

$1,629

4/30/2021

N/A

$1,967

$1,649

5/31/2021

N/A

$1,982

$1,663

6/30/2021

N/A

$1,997

$1,686

7/31/2021

N/A

$2,017

$1,707

8/31/2021

N/A

$2,040

$1,729

9/30/2021

N/A

$2,067

$1,752

10/31/2021

N/A

$2,074

$1,767

11/30/2021

N/A

$2,095

$1,777

12/31/2021

N/A

$2,126

$1,791

1/31/2022

N/A

$2,123

$1,800

2/28/2022

N/A

$2,125

$1,820

3/31/2022

N/A

$2,162

$1,829

4/30/2022

N/A

$2,161

$1,841

5/31/2022

N/A

$2,206

$1,852

6/30/2022

N/A

$2,235

$1,861

7/31/2022

N/A

$2,246

$1,868

8/31/2022

N/A

$2,274

$1,872

9/30/2022

N/A

$2,280

$1,875

10/31/2022

N/A

$2,288

$1,873

11/30/2022

N/A

$2,298

$1,875

12/31/2022

$1,415

$2,303

$1,874

1/31/2023

$1,422

$2,291

$1,877

2/28/2023

$1,404

$2,311

$1,879

3/31/2023

$1,424

$2,306

$1,884

4/30/2023

$1,455

$2,322

$1,886

5/31/2023

$1,458

$2,321

$1,886

6/30/2023

$1,483

$2,342

$1,886

7/31/2023

$1,480

$2,349

$1,891

8/31/2023

$1,509

$2,364

$1,908

9/30/2023

$1,514

$2,377

$1,912

10/31/2023

$1,540

$2,394

$1,916

11/30/2023

$1,537

$2,404

$1,918

12/31/2023

$1,550

$2,412

$1,921

1/31/2024

$1,540

$2,649

$1,928

2/29/2024

$1,560

$2,644

$1,932

3/31/2024

$1,581

$2,684

$1,935

4/30/2024

$1,609

$2,692

$1,942

5/31/2024

$1,606

$2,709

$1,946

6/30/2024

$1,583

$2,724

$1,973

7/31/2024

$1,565

$2,727

$1,958

8/31/2024

$1,545

$2,735

$1,992

9/30/2024

$1,562

$2,751

$1,993

10/31/2024

$1,568

$2,766

$1,995

11/30/2024

$1,581

$2,769

$1,999

12/31/2024

$1,606

$2,758

$2,003

1/31/2025

$1,664

$2,749

$2,006

2/28/2025

$1,674

$2,565

$2,007

3/31/2025

$1,671

$2,777

$2,016

4/30/2025

$1,657

$2,775

$2,019

5/31/2025

$1,684

$2,763

$2,022

6/30/2025

$1,708

$2,777

$2,026

7/31/2025

$1,742

$2,777

$2,029

8/31/2025

$1,759

$2,781

$2,027

9/30/2025

$1,761

$2,780

$2,030

10/31/2025

$1,754

$2,787

$2,052

11/30/2025

$1,752

$2,779

$2,095

12/31/2025

$1,736

$2,816

$2,086

1/31/2026

$1,704

$2,748

$2,160

2/28/2026

$1,697

$3,035

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences ^[6]

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Camden, NJ

State - New Jersey

United States

4/1/2021

259

5/1/2021

294

6/1/2021

269

7/1/2021

292

8/1/2021

279

9/1/2021

284

10/1/2021

270

11/1/2021

266

12/1/2021

233

1/1/2022

245

2/1/2022

213

3/1/2022

228

4/1/2022

308

5/1/2022

311

6/1/2022

282

7/1/2022

315

8/1/2022

293

9/1/2022

278

10/1/2022

297

11/1/2022

235

12/1/2022

196

1/1/2023

274

2/1/2023

236

3/1/2023

252

4/1/2023

256

5/1/2023

298

6/1/2023

311

7/1/2023

304

8/1/2023

370

9/1/2023

303

10/1/2023

361

11/1/2023

221

12/1/2023

229

1/1/2024

243

2/1/2024

205

3/1/2024

212

4/1/2024

233

5/1/2024

297

6/1/2024

270

7/1/2024

322

8/1/2024

247

9/1/2024

256

10/1/2024

234

11/1/2024

250

12/1/2024

219

1/1/2025

265

2/1/2025

162

3/1/2025

4/1/2025

5/1/2025

6/1/2025

7/1/2025

8/1/2025

9/1/2025

10/1/2025

11/1/2025

12/1/2025

1/1/2026

2/1/2026

3/1/2026

Living in Camden, NJ

Camden, NJ is known for its rich history and cultural diversity. Here are some aspects to consider about living in Camden:

Crime Rate and Safety

Camden has a reputation for high crime rates, so it is important to take extra precautions when living in the area. Be mindful of your surroundings and consider security measures.

Fun Activities

Despite the safety concerns, Camden offers various cultural and recreational activities including waterfront attractions, museums, and historical sites.

Climate

Camden experiences all four seasons with chilly winters and warm summers. Be prepared for snow in the winter months.

Races and Population

Camden has a diverse population with significant African American and Hispanic communities.

Education

Camden is home to Rutgers University-Camden, providing educational opportunities for residents.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Camden is relatively lower compared to nearby cities like Philadelphia, making it a more affordable option.

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Philadelphia is located just across the Delaware River and is approximately a 15-20 minute drive from Camden. Philadelphia offers a wider range of amenities, entertainment options, and job opportunities.

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References

1. Freida - https://freida.ama-assn.org/program/1483321160

2. ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS) - https://apps.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search

3. NRMP Results and Data: 2022-2026 Main Residency Match - https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2026/03/program-results-2022-2026/

4. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/profile/City,_VS?g=050XX00US34007

5. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

6. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr