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About the Fellowship
Welcome to the Houston Methodist Nephrology Fellowship Website. Our 2-year program offers ACGME accreditation in general nephrology and supports individuals interested in pursuing a career in clinical, academic, or investigative nephrology. We accept two fellows per year and support a dedicated transplant nephrology fellowship as well. Our goal is to select the best clinicians and expose them to intense training. All training will take place at Houston Methodist and connected facilities located in the Texas Medical Center. The fellows have the opportunity to see a wide variety of patients from local, regional, and international locations, with diverse and advanced pathology.
We would like to invite you to learn more about our fellowship program by browsing our website and viewing the informative video.
Should you have any additional questions, or need further clarification about the program, please do not hesitate to contact me or the fellowship coordinator. Thank you for your interest in our program.
Angelina R. Edwards, MD
Director, Nephrology Fellowship Program
Department of Medicine Houston Methodist Hospital
We would like to invite you to learn more about our fellowship program by browsing our website and viewing the informative video.
Should you have any additional questions, or need further clarification about the program, please do not hesitate to contact me or the fellowship coordinator. Thank you for your interest in our program.
Angelina R. Edwards, MD
Director, Nephrology Fellowship Program
Department of Medicine Houston Methodist Hospital
Our Program Faculty
Angelina Ruth Edwards, MD
Director, Nephrology Fellowship Program
Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Horacio E. Adrogue, MD, FASN
Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine
Texas A & M Health Science Center
Director, Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program
Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension
Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Texas A & M Health Science Center
Director, Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program
Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension
Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
George M. Nassar, M.D., FACP, FASN
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Institute for Academic Medicine
Weill Cornell University/Houston Methodist Hospital
Medical Director
Dialysis Access Management Center at North Shepherd
Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Associates
Institute for Academic Medicine
Weill Cornell University/Houston Methodist Hospital
Medical Director
Dialysis Access Management Center at North Shepherd
Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Associates
Abdul-Jabbar Khan, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
Ruth Wintz, MD
Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Assistant Professor, UTMB Galveston and Weill-Cornell/Houston Methodist
Assistant Professor, UTMB Galveston and Weill-Cornell/Houston Methodist
Ali R. Khan, MD, FASN, FASDIN
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Academic Institute
Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Peter T. Nguyen, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Academic Institute
Department of Medicine
J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Houston Methodist Hospital
Department of Medicine
J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Houston Methodist Hospital
Message from the Head of the Division
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the website of the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program at Houston Methodist Hospital. Our nephrology service is ranked among the best programs by U.S. News and World Report, and Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.”
Our faculty members engaged in teaching and training nephrology fellows are seasoned educators and clinicians who have been teaching medical students, residents and fellows for many years. The nephrology clinical program enjoys a wealth of diverse clinical expertise, spanning the entire spectrum of renal disease from acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage kidney disease, dialysis to transplantation. Five large and busy ICU's (cardiac, medical, surgical, cardiovascular surgery, neurology/neurosurgery), a busy cardiovascular surgery service, and a large multi-organ transplant program contribute to the abundance of clinical experience available for training nephrology fellows at Houston Methodist Hospital. A comprehensive experience in outpatient in-center hemodialysis, home peritoneal and hemodialysis, outpatient CKD and post-transplant care, and the care of dialysis vascular access, at a large community nephrology group practice is also available to complement the clinical experience at the hospital.
Houston Methodist has its own research institute, located in the Texas Medical Center (the largest medical center in the world with two medical schools, the largest cancer hospital in the world, and Rice University across the street), which provides endless opportunities for those interested in pursuing scientific and clinical research.
We wish you every success in your future career.
Peter T. Nguyen, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Academic Institute
Department of Medicine
J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Eligibility and Application
Thank you for your interest in Houston Methodist’s Nephrology Fellowship program. The department does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation or veteran status. There are certain criteria that must be met to apply to our program.
Application Requirements
- Apply via the Electronic Residency Applicant Service (ERAS) and enroll in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
- Obtain at least three (3) letters of recommendation that attest to your academic and professional qualifications. One letter should be from the chair of the department of medicine and all letters should be current or within the last 2 years.
- Graduate from medical school within the last five years and include an official medical school transcript.
- Graduate from an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency three-year training program
- Take and pass all three steps of USMLE Exams.
- Board-eligible in internal medicine by time of fellowship appointment
- Personal statement highlighting the reasons for pursuing nephrology and your career goals.
- Only J-1 Visas are offered and applicants must be eligible for two years of training at the beginning of the fellowship. H-1 visas are not accepted.
Houston Methodist is committed to improving the health of our patients, employees, and communities around us. As a health care provider, it’s our responsibility to promote a healthier environment for our employees.
Responsibility
- Drug and Tobacco Screening- Job seekers will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
- Background Check - Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.
The application deadline is September 15th.
Interview Season: September through November
Early application is encouraged as the interview slots fill quickly.
FAQs
Q: Where can I find out more about Houston Methodist's Nephrology Fellowship Program?
A: Please click on the links below:
Houston Methodist Nephrology Fellowship Program informational video
Institution GME Introduction video
Q: How long does the virtual interview day last?
A: Our typical interview day is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Q: Can I change my interview date once I have been scheduled?
A: We would appreciate a 72-hour/3-day advance notice so that we can make the appropriate schedule changes. We cannot guarantee that an alternate interview date will be available.
Q: How do I contact my interviewers/tour guides after the interview day if I’d like to follow up?
A: All correspondence is to be submitted to the Program Coordinator via email at NephrologyFellowship@houstonmethodist.org. Correspondence can also be mailed to the physical address: 6550 Fannin Street, Department of Medicine, Smith Tower 1001, Houston, TX 77030
Curriculum
Our curriculum and rotation schedule offers a broad exposure to all aspects of Nephrology during the 1st year of Training. During the 2nd year of training, Fellows have the opportunity to establish individualized pathways to meet their career goals. Below is a description of the rotation structure and the core rotations.
HMH Inpatient Consult- The Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) Nephrology Inpatient Consult rotation encompasses the full spectrum of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte derangements, acid-base disorders, and fluid balance. It also involves management of kidney transplant recipients and multi-organ transplant, including simultaneous pancreas kidney, simultaneous liver kidney, simultaneous heart kidney, simultaneous lung kidney, and at times, combined heart-liver-kidney transplantation. The Fellow will work closely with the Academic Nephrology Attendings. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, with overnight and weekend call responsibilities.
Renal Replacement Therapy- The Renal Replacement Therapy Rotation encompasses the outpatient care of dialysis patients including vascular access management, evaluation of pre-transplant candidates and the management of post-kidney transplant patients. The Fellow will round at two dialysis centers in the Medical Center, gain exposure to in-center and home dialysis therapies, and longitudinally follow patients on home therapies. The Fellow will gain outpatient experience in transplantation by attending clinic at the JC Walter Transplant Center at Houston Methodist.
Rotation Structure
HMH Inpatient Consult- The Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) Nephrology Inpatient Consult rotation encompasses the full spectrum of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte derangements, acid-base disorders, and fluid balance. It also involves management of kidney transplant recipients and multi-organ transplant, including simultaneous pancreas kidney, simultaneous liver kidney, simultaneous heart kidney, simultaneous lung kidney, and at times, combined heart-liver-kidney transplantation. The Fellow will work closely with the Academic Nephrology Attendings. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, with overnight and weekend call responsibilities.
Renal Replacement Therapy- The Renal Replacement Therapy Rotation encompasses the outpatient care of dialysis patients including vascular access management, evaluation of pre-transplant candidates and the management of post-kidney transplant patients. The Fellow will round at two dialysis centers in the Medical Center, gain exposure to in-center and home dialysis therapies, and longitudinally follow patients on home therapies. The Fellow will gain outpatient experience in transplantation by attending clinic at the JC Walter Transplant Center at Houston Methodist.
NDTA Transplant- The NDTA (Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Associates) Transplant Nephrology Rotation encompasses the inpatient and outpatient care of the kidney transplant patient. It also involves management of multi-organ transplants, including simultaneous pancreas kidney, simultaneous liver kidney, simultaneous heart kidney, simultaneous lung kidney, and at times, combined heart-liver-kidney transplant. Fellows will be exposed to key principles of HLA, Immunosuppression, and Surgical and Medical complications in the post-transplant patient. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, without overnight or weekend call responsibilities for the private group.
NDTA Inpatient Consult- The NDTA (Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Associates) Consult Rotation at Houston Methodist Hospital offers the fellows a robust, high-volume private practice experience. It encompasses the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with a spectrum of acute and chronic kidney disease, electrolyte derangements, and acid-base abnormalities. A special emphasis is placed on patients with CardioRenal Syndrome and HepatoRenal Syndrome. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, without overnight or weekend call responsibilities for the private group.
Plasmapheresis- The Apheresis Rotation at Houston Methodist allows the Fellow to round with four Clinical Pathologists who are board certified (ABP and AABB) in transfusion medicine. The Apheresis Service performs 3000-4000 procedures per year, and the fellows are exposed to a broad array of therapeutic apheresis including therapeutic plasma exchanges, red cell exchanges, LDL apheresis, extracorporeal photopheresis and stem cell collections. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, without overnight or weekend call responsibilities for the pheresis team.
Onconephrology- The Onconephrology rotation at MD Anderson provides exposure to the diagnosis and treatment of renal disease in cancer patients. Through the rotation, the fellow will lean about unique management of nephrotoxicity from traditional chemotherapy and targeted therapy, renal disease after stem cell transplant, myeloma-related kidney disease, paraneoplastic renal disease, and electrolyte disorders secondary to cancer or cancer therapy. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, without overnight or weekend call responsibilities at MD Anderson.
NDTA Inpatient Consult- The NDTA (Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Associates) Consult Rotation at Houston Methodist Hospital offers the fellows a robust, high-volume private practice experience. It encompasses the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with a spectrum of acute and chronic kidney disease, electrolyte derangements, and acid-base abnormalities. A special emphasis is placed on patients with CardioRenal Syndrome and HepatoRenal Syndrome. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, without overnight or weekend call responsibilities for the private group.
Plasmapheresis- The Apheresis Rotation at Houston Methodist allows the Fellow to round with four Clinical Pathologists who are board certified (ABP and AABB) in transfusion medicine. The Apheresis Service performs 3000-4000 procedures per year, and the fellows are exposed to a broad array of therapeutic apheresis including therapeutic plasma exchanges, red cell exchanges, LDL apheresis, extracorporeal photopheresis and stem cell collections. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, without overnight or weekend call responsibilities for the pheresis team.
Onconephrology- The Onconephrology rotation at MD Anderson provides exposure to the diagnosis and treatment of renal disease in cancer patients. Through the rotation, the fellow will lean about unique management of nephrotoxicity from traditional chemotherapy and targeted therapy, renal disease after stem cell transplant, myeloma-related kidney disease, paraneoplastic renal disease, and electrolyte disorders secondary to cancer or cancer therapy. Fellows rotate Monday-Friday, without overnight or weekend call responsibilities at MD Anderson.
Our Fellows
David Lyu, MD - PGY5
Medical School: National Yang-Ming University
Residency: Mercy Health GME
Residency: Mercy Health GME
Renuka Tolani, DO - PGY5
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Palmetto General Hospital Program
Residency: Palmetto General Hospital Program
Ozer Farooqui, MBBS – PGY4
Medical School: Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital & Research Centre
Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Our Alumni
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Graduated June 2024 Yariana Rodriguez, MD Steffi Sathiyaraj, MBBS Graduated June 2023 Carlos M. Zapata Reyes, MD Graduated June 2022 Timothy Brown, DO, FACP Alvaro Tamayo-Guetierrez, MD Taquiuddin Khaja, MD (Transplant Nephrology) |
Graduated June 2021 Anish Bhakta, DO Soubhi Altaki, MD Andrew Evans, DO (Transplant Nephrology) Graduated June 2020 Andrew Evans, MD Vinay Acharya, MD Graduated June 2019 Mohammed Abdulaziz, MD Neil Sutaria, MD |
Graduated June 2018 Ritu Patel, MD Chizoba Obi, MD Graduated June 2017 Eric Lai, MD Collette Akhimiona, MD Graduated June 2016 Ronald Vigo, MD Faiza Khan, MD |
Graduated June 2015 Chad Rossitter, MD Flordeliza Lilagan, MD Graduated June 2014 Sandra Barrow, MD Federico Calaf, MD Graduated June 2013 Oluyemi Odunusi, MD Malak El Rahi, MD |
Get In Touch
Program Contact
Deanna Congden
6550 Fannin, SM-1001
Houston, TX 77030
Email: NephrologyFellowship@houstonmethodist.org
6550 Fannin, SM-1001
Houston, TX 77030
Email: NephrologyFellowship@houstonmethodist.org
Program Director
Upcoming Academic Events
Grand rounds, tumor boards, regularly scheduled series and case presentations are offered in multiple clinical disciplines and Houston Methodist locations.
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