Nine full-time faculty. The first two years focus in on clinical nephrology skills. Research is encouraged in basic sciences or in clinical research. Fellows get experience in all aspects of extracorporeal circulation for acute renal failure, including acute hemo- and peritoneal dialysis, continuous venovenous hemofiltration dialysis, slow continuous ultrafiltration, and plasmaphersis. Because Jewish Hospital is home to one of the top 25 kidney transplant programs in the United States, fellows gain experience in tissue typing, management of immunosuppressive drugs and the treatment of transplant complications.
Clinical research is in renal disease, nephrotoxicity and dialysis outcomes.
Basic sciences research areas include molecular biology, signal transduction, and cell biochemistry. Includes the Kidney Disease Center. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care . Four full time faculty. Experience in offered in ambulatory and hospital settings with emphasis on continuity of care for patients with pulmonary disease, diagnostic procedures, such as pleural and lung biopsy and fiber optic bronchoscopy.