Nephrologists treat and research kidney disease

(photo)-Kidney Disease Research (photo credit - Barry Staver)

Internal Medicine kidney disease research

The Division of Nephrology at the University of New Mexico is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. As part of the UNM School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine, the faculty is focused on research, patient care and other health issues.

Nephrology Fellowship Program

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.

The program 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. All trainees accepted into the program are expected to be eligible for and sit for nephrology boards after completion of training. Read more