The program offers integrated training covering all major aspects of clinical nephrology as well as highly developed basic and clinical research program. The first year of the nephrology program consists of clinical training at two of the university affiliated teaching hospitals. The second year may focus on either clinical or research work. During the first clinical year, trainees gain experience in managing patients requiring acute and chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplants. There is an active consultation service in general nephrology, including intrinsic renal disease, urinary tract infections, fluid, electrolyte and hypertensive disorders, hepatorenal syndrome, trauma and acute renal failure.
Trainees undertake a research project.
Trainees will supervise patients on total parenteral nutrition and attend the Renal Clinics, Peritoneal Dialysis, Renal Stone and Transplantation Clinics, and office nephrology. Graded responsibilities supervising and teaching medical residents and final year medical students are encouraged. The second year consists of either clinical or basic research or specialized training in clinical nephrology including pediatric nephrology. Both clinical and basic research laboratories have excellent research support. A full complement of rounds, conferences and seminar sessions is available to trainees.