Description
The Division of Nephrology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering two one-year ASN-accredited Interventional Nephrology Fellowship positions for the academic year 2026–2027.
This one-year interventional fellowship will provide a broad experience in all aspects of interventional nephrology, including:
- Eleven months of training in vascular access procedure care at UW and UnityPoint–Meriter Hospital
- One half-day ambulatory clinic per week with a focus on chronic kidney disease care
- Twenty weeks of inpatient service on acute and ESRD services at University Hospital, the Middleton VA Hospital, the Select Specialty Hospital, and the acute service at UnityPoint–Meriter Hospital (including 8 weekend calls)
In addition to bedside teaching, the interventional fellow(s) will:
- Participate in weekly Nephrology Grand Rounds
- Present one Grand Rounds session and one Fellows’ Core Curriculum lecture
- Present one abstract at a national conference
- Publish one manuscript
- Actively participate in quality improvement or peer review activities related to interventional nephrology
The University of Wisconsin offers a state-of-the-art interventional nephrology program that, with approximately 1,000 procedures per year, serves as a referral center for patients throughout the region. Our UW Health kidney failure program is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top performer. We also offer a dedicated lupus nephritis clinic — the only one in Wisconsin and the fifth in the nation.
Program Contacts
interventional Nephrology Program Director: Ali Gardezi, MD | agardezi@uwhealth.org | 608-265-7593
Program Manager: Derek Strom | dstrom@wisc.edu | 608-265-7593
Requirements
Successful completion of at least 2 years of an ACGME-approved general nephrology fellowship training program, or current enrollment in an ACGME-approved training program is required for consideration. Must be able to obtain a Wisconsin Medical License by start date and Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine by start date.
We are not able to provide sponsorship for H1-B or J-1 visas.
