UNIV - Transplant Nephrology Fellow - Department of Medicine: Division of Nephrology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Nephrologist to join our Transplant Nephrology program as a Transplant Nephrology Fellow. The MUSC Health Transplant ICCE offers a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship training program designed to foster clinical care, original research, and training in the diagnosis and management of patients with common and rare forms of diseases specific to patients undergoing solid organ transplantation (heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas). The fellowship provides numerous opportunities to engage in world-class clinical and/or basic research in transplantation medicine. The position is open to individuals who have already completed their general nephrology fellowship training in a US-accredited program (or equivalent) and wish to gain additional expertise in preparation for a career in academic transplantation medicine.

Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible Nephrologist.
Completed general nephrology fellowship training in a US-accredited program (or equivalent).
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Individuals who want to obtain additional expertise in preparation for a career in academic transplantation medicine.

Responsibilities

Participate in all clinical training, teaching, and scholarly activities.
Manage all aspects of pre-transplant care, including waitlist management and kidney donor evaluation.
Manage post-transplant care, including performing biopsies and managing immunosuppression.
Participate in a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to the fundamental mechanisms underlying protective immune responses, under the direct guidance of an experienced Transplant team.
Focus on recent advances and emerging themes in transplantation research for improved patient outcomes.