Fellows develop expertise in the evaluation and management of fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, acute and chronic renal failure, renal transplantation, glomerulonephritis, nephrolithiasis, bone and mineral metabolism, and renal disorders in pregnancy. The goal of both pathways is to provide exposure to modern research techniques, cultivate a scholarly approach to both clinical and scientific problem-solving, and disseminate research results in Section seminars, national scientific meetings, and scientific journal articles. The program best suits the needs of physicians whose long-term interests lie within academic medicine. Clinical Investigator Pathway Clinical investigation during the second year is required. Additional years of clinical research training are available, contingent on grant support.
Faculty direct a broad range of ongoing clinical research projects.
Fellows receive both formal and hands-on training in clinical research methods and are integral elements in the design and execution of research projects. Clinical Investigator Pathway Fellows also receive advanced clinical training in outpatient clinics in transplantation, pediatric nephrology, renal osteodystrophy, and nephrolithiasis. They act as primary nephrologists for a group of chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. Basic Scientist Pathway Basic Scientist Pathway Fellows receive training for at least two years in the laboratory of one of the faculty members. Ongoing clinical duties include a continuing weekly half-day outpatient clinic and participation in clinical conferences.