The 2-year fellowship in nephrology is a comprehensive and intensive program, during which fellows will be expected to:
- Achieve clinical excellence
- Gain complete familiarity with the diagnostic techniques and imaging equipment that are essential to current nephrology practice
- Understand the pathophysiology, pathology and management of kidney disease
- Acquire the knowledge and experience for certification by the Subspecialty Board of Nephrology
- Participate in scholarly educational and research activity
- Participate in and enhance the education of medical students and residents
Structure
- Continuity clinic (1/2 day per week)
- 20 core four-week rotations include nephrology consultation (including acute dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapies), chronic dialysis, and renal transplantation.
- Six elective four-week rotations. Options include home dialysis, intensive care, interventional radiology, nutrition, palliative care, pathology, pediatric nephrology, plasmapheresis, research, transfusion medicine, and ultrasound.
Conferences
- Beth Israel Deaconess
- Board Review
- Classic Paper Review
- Core Curriculum
- Journal Club
- Pathology
- Renal Biopsy
- Renal Grand Rounds
- Vascular Access
Working at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
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We offer benefits, including stipends, insurance, and assistance programs.
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