The UConn ACGME-accredited nephrology fellowship program provides an excellent foundation for future nephrologists, whether interested in the practice of clinical nephrology, subsequent training in transplant nephrology or clinical research. The fellowship is characterized by the continuity of clinical experiences, close working relationships with committed faculty and expectations for a scholarly approach to all aspects of work.

The two years of fellowship provide an integrated experience of nephrology consultations, renal replacement therapy, therapeutic plasmapheresis, point of care ultrasound (POCUS)  and ambulatory experiences. The consultations occur throughout the hospital, which has particularly strong oncology and cardiovascular programs, orthopaedics, high-risk obstetrics and a large coordinated geriatrics program. Renal replacement therapy (including peritoneal dialysis) is an important component of the first year, both for existing ESRD patients as well as those with acute kidney injury and those presenting with uremia.

Ambulatory experiences are embedded throughout the year, including weekly fellows’ continuity clinics both at the university-practice and the Newington campus of VA Connecticut, as well as regular participation with Nephrology faculty physicians at UConn Health.

Transplant nephrology, out-patient dialysis at the Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) ambulatory dialysis unit, pathology, research and selectives complete the vast nephrology experience during the two year fellowship.

Throughout the two years, fellows’ conferences occur weekly, and the Greater Hartford Nephrology Conference (analogous to Renal Grand Rounds) occurs one to two times per month from September through June.