Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program
The Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of kidney disease in children.
Fellows train in a high-volume academic environment with exposure to a broad spectrum of renal disorders and benefit from close faculty mentorship, individualized teaching, and extensive opportunities for scholarly development.
Our goal is to prepare fellows to become outstanding pediatric nephrologists who are clinically skilled, academically engaged, and prepared to serve as future educators and leaders in the field.
Duration of Fellowship
- Three years
- Combined Med-Peds Nephrology Pathway: Four years
Number of Fellows
- Two current fellows; up to two fellows each year accepted
Message from the Director
Director, Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program
Welcome to the Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern.
Our goal is to train thoughtful, confident pediatric nephrologists who are prepared for independent practice and future leadership in the field. We believe that excellent fellowship training requires more than clinical experience alone. It requires close mentorship, progressive responsibility, meaningful scholarship, and an environment where fellows are known and supported as individuals.
Our faculty members are deeply invested in fellow education and career development. The small size of our program allows us to tailor training to each fellow's interests while providing the breadth of experience needed to build a strong foundation in pediatric nephrology.
We are proud of the collaborative culture within our Division and of the accomplishments of our fellows and graduates. Thank you for your interest in UT Southwestern. We look forward to sharing our program with you."
Testimonials
"I'm very grateful to have trained at this program! We have such an amazing team of nephrologists, APPs, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, and more who help ensure a collaborative and fun work environment. Our patients and families teach us so much as well. We see such a wide variety of renal pathologies that I feel confident as I finish my training and look towards being an attending. Our program leadership is also willing to go to bat for us and help tailor the program to meet our needs. If I could go back, I would definitely choose this program again!"
Program Leadership
Kassandra Hernandez, M.S.
Coordinator, Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program
Contact Us
pediatric-nephrology@utsouthwestern.edu