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Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
At the U-M Medical School Department of Pediatrics, our Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship offers comprehensive clinical training and robust research opportunities, preparing fellows to become academic leaders and deliver the highest quality care to children from infancy through young adulthood.
Our fellows train within a diverse patient population and participate in a broad range of unique clinical experiences. Highlights include the Renovascular Hypertension Center—an international referral site for surgical management of hypertension—and extensive exposure to critical care nephrology in our busy PICU, NICU, and Pediatric Cardiac ICUs. Fellows gain hands-on experience with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), peritoneal dialysis catheter placement, and both native and transplant kidney biopsies.
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Program Highlights
We emphasize multidisciplinary, collaborative care through specialized clinics, including the Glomerular Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Systemic Inflammation, Pediatric Stone, and Dialysis Clinics. Our close integration with adult nephrology services, novel research initiatives, and access to programs like CKiD, NEPTUNE, IROC, cPROBE, and Cure GN provide unparalleled opportunities for fellow-driven clinical and translational research.
Faculty in the division lead and participate in large-scale, multi-center studies, supported by resources such as the renowned Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center (KECC), the Institute for Health Policy and Innovation (IHPI), and the Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR). As one of the top NIH-funded institutions nationally, U-M Medical School affords fellows abundant research and leadership pathways.
Our program offers fellows a wide range of training experiences:
- Intensive exposure to acute care nephrology in multiple pediatric ICUs
- Proficiency in advanced therapies: CRRT, TPE, biopsies, peritoneal dialysis catheter placement
- Hands-on care for diverse patient populations across Michigan and northern Ohio
- Direct involvement in clinical, translational, and health policy research
- Participation in national research cohorts and collaboratives
- Education in patient safety, quality leadership, and interdisciplinary teamwork
How to Apply
Applications must include the following information:
- Completed online application
- Curriculum vitae
- A personal statement reflecting a commitment to pediatric nephrology
- Three letters of recommendation from members of your faculty Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s letter)
- Medical school transcript USMLE transcript of Steps 1, 2, and 3 scores (for allopathic graduates; 1 and 2 are required; 3 is strongly encouraged)
- COMLEX Step 1 and 2 scores (for osteopathic graduates)
- ECFMG status report (for International Medical Graduates)
Applications to our Pediatric Nephrology fellowship program should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Contact
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Room 12-250
1540 East Hospital Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4297
Message from the Program Director
Our mission is to train tomorrow’s leaders in pediatric nephrology through a balanced curriculum integrating direct patient care, research, and a culture of safety and quality. Our fellows benefit from a comprehensive clinical curriculum and participate in weekly educational conferences spanning both pediatric and adult nephrology.
We foster a vibrant research environment, encouraging fellows to engage in projects that advance clinical care and policy. Third-year fellows participate in root cause analysis training and may join the Patient Safety and Quality Leadership (PASQUAL) Scholars Program, which prepares them to lead quality initiatives.
Our collaborative faculty and staff are deeply committed to mentorship, education, and innovation in care. We welcome your interest and look forward to the opportunity to support your growth in this dynamic and diverse environment.
—Eloise Salmon
Salary & Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries and generous benefits to our residents, fellows, and advanced trainees. Trainee salary will be commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training based on the HOA contract.
Current Fellows
Meet our current Pediatric Nephrology trainees. We emphasize teamwork, excellence, and leadership while preparing our fellows with resources to be successful in their careers.
Program Leadership
Eloise Salmon, MD
Associate Fellowship Director, Pediatric Nephrology
Medical School
David Kershaw, MD
Medical Director
Transplant Program and Fellowship Director
Pediatric Nephrology
Nephrology
Medical School
Marlene Woodard
See Where Training Takes Place
The U-M Medical School campus offers numerous spaces dedicated to academic learning, research and clinical care, including specialty clinics, research labs and more. Each space and facility provides a collaborative and innovative environment for education, research and patient care.
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