Fellowship Program
Training Tomorrow's Leaders
A major purpose of the Stanford Nephrology training program is to prepare trainees for a career in academic medicine. The standard program is 3 years in duration and comprises 1 year of training in clinical Nephrology and renal transplantation and 2 years of research. However, the program can be tailored according to individual needs. Thus, for the individual who desires more intensive clinical training, a second clinical year may be arranged. Similarly for the individual who desires more intensive research, additional training is offered. The program is ACGME accredited.
First Year
The program is divided into rotations among the 3 principal teaching hospitals, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC), The Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). Weekly Nephrology clinics (9 in all) are held at each of the hospitals, and three transplant Nephrology clinics are held each week at Stanford. In addition, the fellow is responsible for supervising and teaching (under close supervision by a faculty member) Stanford medical residents and medical students.
Research Training
While in training the fellow is expected to conceive, design and perform an independent research project and prepare at least one manuscript for publication. The first research year includes continuing clinical responsibilities. Working in an outpatient clinic for one-half day each week exposes the fellow to long-term management of a cohort of patients, and is required for board certification. In addition, the fellow will provide 1 to 2 months of coverage on the clinical service for first year fellows who take vacation, or board examinations, or require health-related leave.
During the third year (i.e., the second research year) the fellow will also be called upon to provide coverage for the first year clinical fellows, but usually for no more than one month.