Interventional and Procedural Nephrology - Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Joint Nephrology Fellowship Program

Q: Interventional and Procedural Nephrology

Clinical Training: Attend dialysis access clinics to hone access evaluation and examination skills Observe access procedures such as arteriovenous fistulograms, angioplasties, stent placements, and thrombectomies with interventional nephrologists and radiologists Scrub in to access creation surgeries Gain additional experience in temporary dialysis catheter placement Perform native and transplant kidney biopsies under ultrasound guidance Receive formal training in ultrasonography, including renal ultrasonography and Point of Care Ultrasound for evaluation of volume status Pursue formal interventional nephrology training through ASDIN-accredited programs at both BWH and MGH Scholarly Opportunities: Engage in quality and safety projects on dialysis access Conduct clinical research on the use of POCUS in nephrology Develop and design educational curricula in access examination or POCUS

Clinical Training:

Attend dialysis access clinics to hone access evaluation and examination skills
Observe access procedures such as arteriovenous fistulograms, angioplasties, stent placements, and thrombectomies with interventional nephrologists and radiologists
Scrub in to access creation surgeries
Gain additional experience in temporary dialysis catheter placement
Perform native and transplant kidney biopsies under ultrasound guidance
Receive formal training in ultrasonography, including renal ultrasonography and Point of Care Ultrasound for evaluation of volume status
Pursue formal interventional nephrology training through ASDIN-accredited programs at both BWH and MGH

Scholarly Opportunities:

Engage in quality and safety projects on dialysis access
Conduct clinical research on the use of POCUS in nephrology
Develop and design educational curricula in access examination or POCUS