Nephrology Fellowship
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Nephrology Fellowship Program Overview
The Nephrology Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center provides comprehensive training in clinical nephrology and research. Since its inception in 1956, the program has maintained an extraordinary history of training individuals who become leaders in the field of nephrology. The strength of our program is derived from two pillars:
- A tremendous breadth of clinical experience
- A strong faculty body with a tradition of excellence in nephrology research
Mission Statement
- To train fellows to achieve excellence in the practice of nephrology by providing them with a strong foundation in the field and cultivating a commitment to lifelong learning.
- To develop future leaders in nephrology that contribute to the advancement of our knowledge of renal physiology and disease.
- To reduce healthcare disparity in the burden of kidney disease by recruiting a diverse housestaff that is skilled in the care of the underserved.
- To support trainee wellness and resilience.
Program Details
Fellowship Tracks
- Clinical Nephrology
- Research
- Med/Peds Nephrology
- Transplant Fellowship
- Nephrology/Critical Care
Training Sites
The program includes training at three hospital systems: a county hospital, a university hospital, and a VA hospital.
Integrated Curriculum
The program features an integrated curriculum with four conferences per week, arranged in content blocks throughout the year, emphasizing active learning principles and including conferences devoted to Board Review.
Additional Program Enhancements
- One of the largest peritoneal dialysis clinics in the country
- Dedicated glomerulonephritis clinic
- World-renowned stone clinic at the Charles Pak Mineral Metabolism Clinic
- First renal transplant fellowship in Texas
- Combined Critical Care/Nephrology Track
Research Features
- NIH-funded T32 training program for both basic and patient-oriented research
- Didactic curriculum in clinical research culminating in a Master of Science in Clinical Sciences degree
Leadership
- Swati Lederer, M.D., Associate Program Director of Clinical Competency
- Laila Lakhani, M.D., Associate Program Director of Wellness
- Peter Van Buren, M.D., Associate Program Director of Scholarship
- Jonathan Porter, D.O., GME Program Coordinator
- Kamal Sambandam, M.D., Program Director, Nephrology Fellowship Program
Unique Clinical Features
- Tremendous clinical breadth with exposure to various patient populations and conditions
- Deep curriculum with emphasis on active learning and board preparation
Innovations in Kidney Education
The program was awarded the ASN Innovations in Kidney Education Contest (IKEC) awards in 2015 and 2016, recognizing the talent of the teaching faculty. Educational tools include:
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Simulator
- Hyponatremia Illustrated, a resource reviewing the causes of hyponatremia and physiologic principles.