The Nephrology Program has eight full-time faculty, and affiliated faculty include a pediatric nephrologist and a renal pathologist. In addition we are affiliated with a large outpatient dialysis unit. This provides trainees with a broad exposure to the diagnosis and treatment of acute renal failure. Through rotation on the consult service and outpatient clinics, trainees gain experience in the diagnosis and management of hypertension, acid base disorder, fluid and electrolyte disorders and glomerulonephritis.
Fellows become proficient in placement of acute vascular access and renal biopsy.
During rotations on the transplant service trainees gain experience in all aspects of renal transplant including pre-transplant evaluation, post operative management, immunosuppression and management of long term complications. Our faculty have a broad range of research interests including diabetic nephropathy, clinical outcomes research, peritoneal dialysis, NMR spectroscopy, and the development of outreach programs into rural areas. If you feel that our program would meet your nephrology training expectations, please submit a fellowship application and send it together with your recent CV and the names and addresses of three individuals who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you. If I can answer any questions concerning our program please do not hesitate to call. Copyright 1997 University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.