The Division has an active fellowship program in Pediatric Nephrology, designed to train sub-specialist pediatricians for academic careers. Clinical responsibilities are concentrated in the first year of the three years of the fellowship, with gradually increasing level of responsibilities. Opportunities for both clinical and basic science research are available throughout the faculty of Washington University School of Medicine, with efforts to place each fellow into a research environment appropriate to his/her background and interests.
Research Training in the Renal Division focuses on chronic kidney diseases (CKD) and their complications. Translational studies of new therapies for renal diseases have emerged from projects led by fellows. Discoveries regarding pathophysiology of CKD have included the demonstration that chronic kidney disease directly diminishes skeletal anabolism by inhibiting the function of the BMP and Wnt proteins. Mechanisms of signal transduction through these pathways are current investigational pursuits under the fellowship training program at the present time. In addition active research programs related to the metabolic syndrome and its complications along with new therapeutic approaches to complications of type 2 diabetes are being investigated.
Application Process
Applications for fellowship training are accepted through ERAS (Electronic Residence Application Service). Applications will be accepted begining November 15. Prospective fellows will be invited for interview after December 1. Subsequently, offer will be made based on the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Combined Pediatric Suspecialty Match (beginning March, 2009 for July, 2010 start).
More information on the fellowship program can be obtained by contacting:
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Nephrology
S. Paul Hmiel, M.D. Ph.D.
Washington University School of Medicine
660 South Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8116
St. Louis, MO 63110
The Division has an active fellowship program in Pediatric Nephrology, designed to train sub-specialist pediatricians for academic careers. Clinical responsibilities are concentrated in the first year of the three years of the fellowship, with gradually increasing level of responsibilities. Opportunities for both clinical and basic science research are available throughout the faculty of Washington University School of Medicine, with efforts to place each fellow into a research environment appropriate to his/her background and interests.
Research Training in the Renal Division focuses on chronic kidney diseases (CKD) and their complications. Translational studies of new therapies for renal diseases have emerged from projects led by fellows. Discoveries regarding pathophysiology of CKD have included the demonstration that chronic kidney disease directly diminishes skeletal anabolism by inhibiting the function of the BMP and Wnt proteins. Mechanisms of signal transduction through these pathways are current investigational pursuits under the fellowship training program at the present time. In addition active research programs related to the metabolic syndrome and its complications along with new therapeutic approaches to complications of type 2 diabetes are being investigated.
Application Process
Applications for fellowship training are accepted through ERAS (Electronic Residence Application Service). Applications will be accepted begining November 15. Prospective fellows will be invited for interview after December 1. Subsequently, offer will be made based on the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Combined Pediatric Suspecialty Match (beginning March, 2009 for July, 2010 start).
More information on the fellowship program can be obtained by contacting:
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Nephrology
S. Paul Hmiel, M.D. Ph.D.
Washington University School of Medicine
660 South Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8116
St. Louis, MO 63110