The Nephrology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, provides outstanding nephrology training in all aspects of clinical practice, research, and education. In keeping with Mayo Clinic’s mission and vision, the program emphasizes the development of excellence in clinical skills in a diverse environment in addition to fostering skills as researchers, educators, and leaders in the field of nephrology.

Why complete your nephrology training at Mayo Clinic?

The Nephrology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a three-year program designed to provide outstanding clinical education and rigorous training in clinical and basic science research to prepare our graduates for successful careers in academic medicine. The clinical experience is divided into year one and year three of training, allowing for ongoing exposure to acute conditions encountered in general nephrology and transplantation, as well as the continuity required to master the care of complex chronic conditions.

The fellowship training can be customized to meet your individual career goals. The program offers flexibility for you within the clinical and research tracks offered during the second year of fellowship. Advanced training tracks in glomerulonephritis, obstetric nephrology and hypertension, home dialysis, nephrolithiasis, and bone mineral disease are available and, if selected, lead to certification. During each advanced training track, you will work closely with a highly experienced and knowledgeable clinical and research faculty.

Mayo Clinic's favorable faculty ratio, large patient population, and state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic, and research facilities combine to create a truly integrated educational experience. The "Mayo Clinic way" of graduate medical education ensures you will have the finest teaching and the broadest patient care experience possible during a busy, hands-on fellowship.

Accreditation

The training program fulfills the requirements for subspecialty training nephrology as stated by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Graduate Medical Education.

Certification

You will be eligible to take the American Board of Internal Medicine subspecialty examination in nephrology upon successful completion of the fellowship.

Program history

The Nephrology Fellowship began in 1983. Since that time, more than 130 physicians have completed training. It is anticipated that four fellows will complete training in this program annually.

Also see American Board of Internal Medicine.

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