Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Transplant Nephrology Fellow
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Job description:
The Division of Nephrology at the University of Utah is offering a one-year AST accredited Transplant Nephrology Fellowship position for the academic year 2025-2026. This program fulfills the requirements established by the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) for individuals to serve as the Primary Kidney Transplant Physician for any transplant program in the U.S.
The trainee will gain clinical experience in all aspects of pre-kidney and pancreas transplant evaluation, inpatient and outpatient transplant recipient management, donor evaluation, kidney graft biopsy, donor offers etc. Fellows will attend didactic lectures, journal clubs, clinical conferences, M&M conferences, donor organ conference review meetings, QAPI meetings, Selection committee meetings, and pathology conferences.
Training under the standard fellowship rotation will also include:
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2 weeks human leukocyte antigen (HLA) laboratory rotation ·
2 weeks pathology rotation at the University of Utah ·
1 month pediatric rotation at Primary Children’s Hospital ·
1 month research rotation Our program offers two different tracks to fulfill these requirements: One-year clinical track Alternative Pathway: Two-year combined clinical and research track
with an opportunity to obtain formal research training and an advanced degree (Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, MSCI) Discretionary Funds Up to $3,000 in discretionary funds will be provided to you each academic yearby the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension. These funds are to be used for out-of-town medical or scientific meetings, books, memberships, journals, and othereducational materials. These funds are to be utilized for educational andacademic purposes to support your effort and should be used within Universitypurchasing guidelines. Benefits The University of Utah provides a generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose. Other important benefits include retirement, tuition reduction, a wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Through the University, you will receive a retirement contribution from the University equal to 14.2% of your University salary. Paid Time Off The Trainee shall receive three weeks (15 working days) of paid annual vacation, and one week (5 working days) of paid annual personal/professional development time which must be scheduled with the approval of the Program Director. Call Schedule One weekday call (only transplant related, no general nephrology call)/week when on inpatient service, no weekend call. Please provide your CV, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation via email to Ms. Victoria Buchanan (
transplant.fellowship@hsc.utah.edu
). Candidates must have completed or be on track to complete an accredited US general nephrology fellowship. Candidates must have completed either an accredited US internal medicine residency or non-US internal medicine residency (alternate pathway)
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2 weeks human leukocyte antigen (HLA) laboratory rotation ·
2 weeks pathology rotation at the University of Utah ·
1 month pediatric rotation at Primary Children’s Hospital ·
1 month research rotation Our program offers two different tracks to fulfill these requirements: One-year clinical track Alternative Pathway: Two-year combined clinical and research track
with an opportunity to obtain formal research training and an advanced degree (Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, MSCI) Discretionary Funds Up to $3,000 in discretionary funds will be provided to you each academic yearby the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension. These funds are to be used for out-of-town medical or scientific meetings, books, memberships, journals, and othereducational materials. These funds are to be utilized for educational andacademic purposes to support your effort and should be used within Universitypurchasing guidelines. Benefits The University of Utah provides a generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose. Other important benefits include retirement, tuition reduction, a wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Through the University, you will receive a retirement contribution from the University equal to 14.2% of your University salary. Paid Time Off The Trainee shall receive three weeks (15 working days) of paid annual vacation, and one week (5 working days) of paid annual personal/professional development time which must be scheduled with the approval of the Program Director. Call Schedule One weekday call (only transplant related, no general nephrology call)/week when on inpatient service, no weekend call. Please provide your CV, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation via email to Ms. Victoria Buchanan (
transplant.fellowship@hsc.utah.edu
). Candidates must have completed or be on track to complete an accredited US general nephrology fellowship. Candidates must have completed either an accredited US internal medicine residency or non-US internal medicine residency (alternate pathway)
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