Welcome to the Geriatric Nephrology Fellowship Program at McMaster University.
Our primary goal in the fellowship program is to further develop the knowledge, clinical and leadership skills of internists essential for high-quality care of older adults with chronic kidney disease. The program is cross-disciplinary, with rotations and supervisory relationships designed to complement the base subspecialty of the trainee.
6 or 12 months
The organization of the teaching program includes:
For fellows with a base subspecialty in geriatrics:
Clinical rotation | Minimum | Supervisor |
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Chronic kidney disease clinics | 8 wks | Nephrologist |
Dialysis clinics | 4 wks | Nephrologist |
Renal transplant clinics | 4 wks | Nephrologist |
Geriatric medicine consultation with a focus on patients with CKD | 8 wks | Geriatrician |
For fellows with a base subspecialty in nephrology:
Clinical rotation | Minimum | Supervisor |
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Inpatient Geriatric Medicine consultation with a focus on patients with CKD | 8 wks | Geriatrician |
Outpatient Geriatric medicine consultation with a focus in patients with CKD | 4 wks | Geriatrician |
Rehabilitation of older adults, including those with ESRD | 4 wks | Geriatrician |
Nephrology with a focus on older populations | 8 wks | Nephrologist |
Activities during the time exceeding minimum requirements will be negotiated with the fellowship director and may include:
The teaching program will also include: