Fellowship Program Leadership

Director-
Matthew A. Sparks, MD

Associate Director-
Harpreet Singh, MD

Associate Director-
Christina Wyatt, MD

Program Coordinator-
Marianne Drexler

Chief Fellow-
Rasha Raslan, MD

Nephrology Fellowship Interviews in era of COVID-19

We recognize that applicants will be impacted in complex, diverse, and unique ways during the COVID-19 crisis. Please remember that Duke uses holistic review of applicants for fairness and thoughtful review. We will continue to update this section as we make decisions regarding applications for 2020-2021.
Click here for information on how to apply

What changes have we made secondary to COVID-19?

Our division has adapted to social distancing during COVID-19. Below we will provide a few frequently asked questions.

How many fellows are accepted each year?

We plan to match 5 fellows into our program

Do you have a separate research track in the Match?

Duke Nephrology has a long standing history of success in training physician scientists. Our philosophy is to recruit 5 outstanding fellows into our program. Each fellow as the option to enter into our research or other tracks. Thus, we have decided to not have a separate research track in the match but once the fellow arrives our goal is to provide mentorship and support to help guide the fellow on the appropriate career track (research, clinical concentration, global health, education, etc).

How will interviews be conducted for fellowship applications for the July 2021 start?

All interviews will be conducted virtually using Zoom. We are working to provide each applicant or interested applicant with sufficient materials (video/print/website) in order to allow each to get a feel for our program culture and unique opportunities at Duke.

How have the educational conferences changed as a result of social distancing?

We had been using Zoom to record our lectures even before COVID-19. Now, we have shifted all conferences virtually to Zoom.

How about outpatient experiences? Are those affected?

Each fellow is assigned their own panel of patients (precepted by a designated faculty member). Most outpatient encounters are happening in person at Duke and via telephone or video visits at the VA. (if a patient needs to be seen in person that is arranged).

Any change to inpatient rounding during COVID-19?

While the Durham-Raleigh area is still experiencing a steady number of patients with COVID-19, our hospitals have not be overwhelmed with cases. Thus, we have not had to change our rounding structure, which includes a dedicated night float.

Nephrology Grants Resource Site

This past week Dr. Wolf unveiled a long time project site to aid all researchers in the division  in navigating the grants resources available to staff and faculty. Big thanks to Dr. Wolf and his Associate in Research, Stephanie Croall, on putting in long hours in curating this well informed site to make the grant writing and submission process easier.

Click here to visit the page.

Division appreciation event at Urban Axes

Our annual appreciation event geared towards faculty and fellows was held at Urban Axes this year!

 

Congratulations to the Urban Ax MVP: 1st place winner Alex Grabner!

The Showdown: JP Middleton vs. Alex Grabner

The winning shot:

 

 

Big thanks to everyone who came!

 

-Karina

Half way there!

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Recruitment season is half way through. Thanks to our amazing fellows for taking charge and letting everyone know how great the program is! The feedback has been very positive!

-Karina

2019 Orientation Schedule

Key Reminders

As we move into an online platform please make sure to visit often to see updates.

This site will provide information for the fellows as well as some items that will be useful for the faculty including:

  • Directory
  • Conferences
  • Durham VA
  • Tech Tips

Some of the pages are password protected as they contain information that is not meant for the public. The password was sent in an initial email pertaining to the sites activity

Take time to look around and provide any feedback regarding additional information that would be helpful to incorporate into the site.

 

-Karina

Welcome

Welcome to the new Duke Nephrology Fellowship curriculum website. Here you will find everything you need to have a successful program experience. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Karina