The Renal Transplant Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, provides outstanding clinical and research experience in kidney transplantation, as well as the opportunity to develop expertise in pancreas transplantation. Mayo Clinic offers a rigorous academic environment and comprehensive training in all areas of transplant nephrology.
Unique program opportunities include:
Managing kidney and pancreas recipients in both inpatient and outpatient settings throughout the continuum of care, from the initial evaluation process through long-term follow-up care
Utilizing the full spectrum in deceased donor organs
Applying innovative, multidisciplinary protocols for living-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplantation with an active paired kidney donation program
Having a dedicated pathology block with renal pathologist reviewing biopsies and receiving one-on-one didactic training
Spending one rotation working with transplant infectious disease specialists with a focus on infections in solid organ transplants
Accompanying the transplant surgery team on organ procurements
Functioning as junior faculty with integrated medical/surgical co-management
Receiving exceptional support from advanced practice providers and allied health staff
Having four weeks of dedicated research time with transplant nephrologists who have funded research projects
Receiving a well-rounded education with comprehensive lecture series and didactics
As a fellow at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.
Our Renal Transplant program is the largest in the country and ranks among the best in the U.S. in transplant outcomes in all organ groups. This unparalleled depth and breadth of exposure is provided in a very structured and supportive environment, which maximizes your learning.
The American Board of Internal Medicine also supports the fellowship as a nonstandard program for foreign medical graduates on J-1 exchange visas.
Certification
Successful completion of the fellowship allows you to meet the criteria for AST accreditation. In addition, our fellows are able to meet requirements set forth by UNOS for designation as both a renal transplant physician and a pancreas transplant physician.
Program history
The Renal Transplant Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, began in 2013 with successful placement of their fellows in the career of their choice. We anticipate that two trainees will complete this program annually.
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