Division of Nephrology

Department of Internal Medicine
MSC10-5550
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
Phone: (505) 272-4750
Fax: (505) 272-2349

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call the Nephrology Clinic:
ACC 5th Floor
(505) 272-3840

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Fellowship

Applications for the Nephrology Fellowship Program are accepted only through the "Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year are accepted starting July 1, 2012, and must be complete by August 30, 2012. Applications must include a completed application form, three letters of recommendation, official medical school transcript, and personal statement. We will begin interviews in August 2012 and interview no later than November 2, 2012.

The goal of the Nephrology Fellowship Program at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is to provide subspecialty training in nephrology to internists who will become board certified in nephrology and pursue productive careers in academic medicine, public health, clinical practice or industry. All trainees accepted into the program are expected to be eligible for and sit for nephrology boards after completion of training.

The Nephrology Fellowship Program within UNM's Department of Internal Medicine is a two-year fellowship, with an optional third year, which emphasizes the development of experience and proficiency in clinical, investigative, and educational aspects of nephrology.

The structure of the program will be flexible so that trainees may equip themselves for a career as either clinical or investigative nephrologists. In general, the first year emphasizes the acquisition of basic skills in clinical nephrology, including renal transplant and dialysis. During the first year, the fellow identifies a faculty research mentor and identifies a research project. The second year involves a continued role in patient care, with the balance of available time individualized to the pursuit of specific research interests, either clinical or basic science oriented.

Clinical nephrology, basic science, pathological, radiology, problem case management, Journal Club, and research conferences are also held, primarily for the education of fellows.

At the present time, our nephrology program will have a total of eight funded clinical fellowships (not per annum) as fellowship programs are run in conjunction with the UNM academic year.