OVERVIEW
The Division of Nephrology at the University of Washington is internationally recognized for its expertise in a wide range of areas, including immunologic renal disease, progressive renal disease, acute renal failure, diabetic nephropathy, and glomerular disease. The Division of Nephrology offers three training pathways that lead to board eligibility in nephrology: subspecialist basic scientist track, subspecialist clinical researcher track, or advanced clinical training track. Candidates are considered and accepted on the basis of their overall qualifications. We typically accept five new fellows each year, although there is no fixed number of candidates that are accepted into each pathway each year.
SUBSPECIALIST BASIC SCIENTIST TRACK
Individuals accepted into this pathway undergo one year of intensive clinical training followed by two to four years of basic research training. Most individuals undertaking laboratory research training are supported in their research years by an NIH training grant, and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Laboratory research training usually involves an initial one to two years of training with researchers in the Division of Nephrology and may be followed by a one- to two-year period of basic science training in the laboratory of one of the basic scientists affiliated with the division. Most individuals completing basic research training seek to pursue academic careers as physician-scientists with independent research laboratories and funding.
The Basic Science Training Program generally follows one year of training in clinical nephrology and consists of: optional formal course work in basic science including molecular biology, statistics, mechanisms of disease, etc.; renal research experience; basic science research experience; and biomedical research integrity training. Upon completion of the program, trainees will be prepared to function effectively as independent investigators in academic departments and to compete for independent research grant support.
SUBSPECIALIST CLINICAL RESEARCHER TRACK
Individuals accepted into this pathway complete one year of intensive clinical training followed by two to three years of training in clinical research. During their research years, most individuals in this pathway are supported by an NIH training grant, available only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Clinical research training involves a one-year period of didactic course work in the School of Public Health leading to an MPH degree in epidemiology along with conduct of clinical research projects under the joint mentorship of a nephrology faculty member and a faculty member in the School of Public Health. Most individuals completing clinical research training seek to pursue academic careers with an emphasis on clinical research including outcomes research.
The Clinical Research training program will follow one clinical year of largely inpatient nephrology training and consists of: formal course work leading to a master's degree in epidemiology (MPH or MS) with emphasis on epidemiology, biostatistics, data management, and research design; clinical trials (the trainee will design and carry out a clinical study on an important nephrologic topic); seminars and tutorials in research design, research methodology, and statistical methods, and biomedical research integrity training.
Upon completion of the program, trainees will be prepared to function effectively as independent investigators and teachers in clinical research and epidemiology, in nephrology, and in academic or public health environments.
ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING TRACK
Individuals accepted into this pathway will complete two years of clinical nephrology, including both general nephrology and kidney-pancreas transplantation. The purpose of this pathway is to train fellows who want to pursue a predominantly clinical and teaching career. During the second fellowship year, a two- to five-month elective period is offered, to focus on topics such as research, radiology, pediatrics, pathology, and community office practice. Upon completion of the program, trainees will be prepared to function effectively as independent nephrologists in an academic or community practice.
For additional information, visit the Nephrology web site.
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR |
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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR |
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Rudy Rodriguez, MD |
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Suzanne Patterson |
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Program Director |
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Program Coordinator |
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Nephrology |
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Nephrology |
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Box 356521 |
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Box 356521 |
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UWMC BB-1267 |
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Phone: 206-277-3282 |
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Phone: 206-543-2570 |
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Fax: 206-764-2022 |
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Fax: 206-685-8661 |
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rudy.rodriguez@va.gov |
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spatters@u.washington.edu |
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