Renal Transplant Fellowship

The Division of Nephrology, UAB, offers a one-year fellowship position yearly to applicants who are interested in training in solid organ transplantation.

The completion of at least 2 years of an ACGME approved general nephrology fellowship training program is a prerequisite. The transplant fellowship position is tailored to meet all the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) bylaws as well as the American Society of Transplantation (AST) / American Society of Nephrology (ASN) criteria for certification as a transplant physician.

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Prerequisites:

Applications are accepted from graduates of US and foreign medical schools who have successfully completed or who are currently in an ECFMG accredited general nephrology fellowship training program in the United States.

How To Apply:

Applicants should submit:

• A completed application form (see link below)
• 3 professional letters of recommendation (which should include a letter from the applicant's nephorology fellowship training program director)
• A personal statement
• A copy of all 3 USMLE STEP scores and/or COMLEX scores if applicable
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• A copy of the applicant's CV

Our program supports visa sponsorship for qualified J1 and H1b applicants.

Download APPLICATION

Contact Information:

Program Director

Song Ong, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Nephrology
Email: [email protected]

Associate Program Director

Vineeta Kumar, MD
Professor
Division of Nephrology
Email: [email protected]

Fellowship Program Coordinator
Jessica Hargrove
Email: [email protected]
Phone number 205-934-1801