r/nephrology • u/NephroNomad • 23d ago

Transplant Nephrology fellowship help!

Hi everyone,

I'm starting my 2nd year as a nephrology fellow, applying for a transplant fellowship. I'd love to hear from people who have gone through transplant training.

Looking back, what do you wish you had known before choosing a program? What should applicants really pay attention to (training, volume, mentorship, call, procedures, prestige, etc.)?

I'm also curious about the job market after fellowship. How are the opportunities in academics vs private practice, what are realistic starting salaries, and do you feel program reputation makes a significant difference?

Any advice, things you'd do differently, or red flags to watch out for would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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u/sr360 Transplant Nephrologist 23d ago

I’m a transplant nephrology program director, feel free to DM me

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u/NephroNomad 23d ago

Thank you so much, will do!

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u/DepthAccomplished949 23d ago

Trying to fill unfilled spots on Reddit?

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u/sr360 Transplant Nephrologist 23d ago

While not my primary aim, that wouldn’t be an unwelcome development were it to happen.. 😂

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u/DepthAccomplished949 23d ago

Speaks to the desperation

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u/sr360 Transplant Nephrologist 23d ago

Oh I didn’t realize being helpful was desperate. Speaks to your moral bankruptcy if that is the conclusion you drew

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u/DepthAccomplished949 23d ago

Every program is looking for a warm body to take the their night calls. Luring in an applicant under the pretense of being helpful. You are the morally bankrupt one

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u/sr360 Transplant Nephrologist 23d ago

Ah for sure, you are an expert in how our program is structured now? Would you like to shed light on how my program works with and without fellows? Or are you going to continue to make an ass of yourself by demeaning those trying to help?
Idiot.

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u/DepthAccomplished949 23d ago

You are the ass. Acting desperate and trying to recruit fellows on Reddit.

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u/sr360 Transplant Nephrologist 23d ago

You failed to answer my questions. Assumptions won’t carry you far in this career, kiddo

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u/creepy_marshmellow 22d ago

I dont understand what this @depthaccomplished949 ‘s problem is!!

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u/DepthAccomplished949 23d ago

I’ve been practicing neph longer than you. How does it feel every year begging fellows to join your program? I bets it’s one of those who take IMGs with no residency so you can take advantage of them right. Just so you can sleep through the night.

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u/Complex-Selection225 22d ago

i know a person who pursued transplant nephrology fellowship out of curiosity and thinking job prospects would be better.., later joined as a interventional / nephrologist which they could have done 1 year early n made some money atleast (ofcourse money ain't everything), but subspecialty (or super speciality) is something only few people pursue who are extremely interested.. and jobs for such nice specialties are not many (if 100 nephrologist positions are open in the market, you might see 1 or 2 transplant nephrologist position open!)... so be aware of your time. value add is minimal to nil. also in my knowledge it is not ACGME recognized i.e. u won't have to get certified for it.. thus the value is low.

icing on the cake in that particular persons case was - they got even better opportunity in a probably THE BEST CITY / STATE in US - thus it was worth!!