The Nephrology Fellowship program at RUSH University Medical Center is among the finest nephrology subspecialty training programs in the country. Comprehensive training in clinical, transplant, and research aspects of nephrology prepares you well for distinguished careers in practice, laboratory, academic and other settings.
Our two-year fellowship is led by engaged and supportive faculty, many of whom are RUSH University graduates. Three fellows train at each level.
RUMC is the program’s primary teaching site and is a 1,000-bed tertiary care academic medical center with a global reputation for excellence. The highly esteemed Division of Nephrology includes sections of Interventional Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology. Additionally, several of the division's faculty members lead highly productive renal research laboratories. The Division of Nephrology is part of the Department of Internal Medicine of RUSH University Medical Center.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply through ERAS and The Fellowship Match Program. We have no visa restrictions for application. We do require that the candidate has completed a three-year ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency.
If you have questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact the program director Pravir Baxi, MD directly at pravir_v_baxi@rush.edu.
Connect With Us
Meet Our Current Fellows: 2024-5
Nephrology Fellowship on Twitter: @Rush_Nephrology
Nephrology Fellowship on Instagram: Rush Nephrology
Our Faculty on Twitter
Roger A. Rodby, MD
@NephRodby
Pravir V. Baxi, MD
@Proximal_Baxi
William L. Whittier, MD
@TWhittier_RUSH
Haimanot Wasse, MD, MPH
@wasse_m
Our Fellowship Locations
1. Rush University Medical Center - Inpatient rotations
1653 W Congress Pkwy.
Chicago IL 60612
Phone: 312-942-5000
2. EJ Lewis and Associates - Continuity Clinic/Outpatient Rotations
104. S Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312-850-8434
Fax: 312-766-4603
- The Lester and Muriel Anixter Professor of NephrologyDepartment of Internal Medicine
- The Muehrcke Family Professor of NephrologyDepartment of Internal Medicine