Comprehensive clinical + research nephrology fellowship training at Tufts Medical Center
Our nephrology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center offers a comprehensive blend of inpatient and outpatient training designed to prepare you for a successful career in clinical nephrology, research or academic medicine. You'll gain deep experience across the full spectrum of kidney care while working closely with expert faculty who are committed to your growth and success.
Hands-on clinical experience across care settings
Fellows gain experience managing acute kidney injury, electrolyte disorders and complex inpatient consultations in a high-acuity hospital setting. In our diverse outpatient clinics, you’ll follow patients longitudinally and build expertise across the full spectrum of kidney care—from chronic kidney disease and dialysis to transplant and rare conditions.
Your clinical training includes:
- Dialysis management, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Transplant evaluation and follow-up
- Specialized clinics for glomerular diseases, hypertension and rare kidney disorders
Our integrated clinical environment encourages collaboration across specialties and supports a well-rounded learning experience.
Dual focus: Research + clinical care
For fellows interested in research, the clinical-research track offers the opportunity to pair patient care with scholarly work. Fellows receive:
- Protected research time
- Tailored mentorship
There is also an option to pursue a master’s degree in clinical and translational research at Tufts University’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Personalized pathways in year 2
At the end of your first year, you’ll choose a focused study pathway aligned with your goals. This 3–6 month block during your second year allows for self-directed learning and advanced training. With guidance from a faculty mentor, you’ll develop a customized plan that includes clinical experiences, research or quality improvement projects and intensive learning in your chosen area. You’ll also complete a capstone project before graduation.
Sample pathway topics include:
- Cardio-renal syndrome
- Clinical research
- Critical care nephrology
- Glomerular diseases
- Hereditary kidney disease
- Hypertension
- Kidney imaging and procedural nephrology
- Kidney replacement therapy
- Kidney stones
- Medical education
- Onco-nephrology
- Transplantation
Build confidence for the future
This flexible, supportive and individualized fellowship equips you with the knowledge, clinical skills and leadership experience to succeed in any nephrology career path—from direct patient care to research, education and beyond.
