PGY 4

  • Inpatient Consults - 6 Months
  • Outpatient Dialysis - 3 Months
  • Interventional Radiology - 2 Months

PGY 5

  • Inpatient Consults - 3 Months
  • Outpatient Dialysis - 1 Month
  • Txp - 2 Months
  • Research (Nephrotic Syndrome) - 2 Months
  • Elective (ICU/Onco-Nephrology) - 3 Months

Curriculum highlights

Significant exposure to both inpatient and outpatient renal pathologies in a diverse population North of Houston.

Ambulatory continuity clinics half a day every week with a focus on comprehensive improvement of the patient's health.

Elective rotations available in Onco-nephrology at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Elective rotations in ICU nephrology postings in HCA Kingwood ICUs which include Medical ICU, Cardiac ICU, and Neuro-ICU supervised by experienced critical care physicians with focus and getting prepared for Critical care fellowship if desired by the fellow.

Interventional Radiology training in both Kingwood and Humble Vascular Center, Humble.

Research postings for 3 months at Prolato Research Center with a focus on renal and nephrotic diseases.

Weekly Nephrology conferences, evidence-based nephrology conferences/Journal clubs, board review sessions, weekly Grand Rounds, and monthly renal pathology conferences with renal pathologists.

Access to HCA Healthcare's full-service online library resources.

Training in practical applications of Point of Care Ultrasound (POC US).

Electives include:

  • Onco-nephrology - MD Anderson Cancer Center.
  • ICU nephrology electives in HCA Kingwood Medical ICU, Cardiac ICU, and Neuro ICU.
  • Nephrology Interventional Radiology training in both Kingwood and Humble Vascular Center, Humble.
  • Research (3 months compared to the required 2 months) - Prolato research center.

Conference schedule

  • Weekly Nephrology conference.
  • Evidence-based nephrology conferences/Journal clubs.
  • Board review sessions.
  • Weekly Grand Rounds in collaboration with Baylor School of Medicine.
  • Monthly Renal pathology conference with renal pathologists from UT Health Houston.
  • Lectures focused on Point of Care Ultrasound POC US.