Nephrology Fellowship Program
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Nephrology Fellow 7-25-23

Train for what’s next in nephrology—right here in Boston

Since its founding in the 1950s, the Nephrology Fellowship Program at Tufts Medical Center has prepared hundreds of physicians for successful careers in clinical nephrology, clinical research and laboratory science. Our ACGME-accredited program offers a personalized, hands-on training experience in the heart of Boston—designed to help you grow into a leader in kidney care.

Our ACGME-accredited program combines:

  • A diverse patient population with complex kidney disease
  • Expert faculty who love to teach
  • Robust clinical exposure across dialysis, transplant and outpatient nephrology
  • Opportunities for research, teaching and advanced study
  • A positive, supportive culture that makes wellness a priority

With strong mentorship, flexible second-year pathways and a tight-knit community, we’ll help you build the skills—and the confidence—to lead in any setting.

Whether you’re headed for academic medicine, clinical practice or something in between, Tufts Medical Center is where your nephrology career takes shape.
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Scott J. Gilbert, MD
Fellowship Director
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William B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington Street, #391
Boston, MA 02111
What sets our nephrology fellowship apart
70+
Training leaders
Years
12+
Subspecialty clinics

Since the 1950s, Tufts Medical Center has trained hundreds of nephrologists who’ve gone on to lead in academic medicine, clinical practice, and research. Our program combines a proud history with a forward-looking, personalized approach to training.

Fellows receive dedicated training in outpatient hemodialysis and home dialysis—something not all Boston programs offer. With your own panel of dialysis patients and a strong focus on peritoneal dialysis, you’ll graduate with confidence and real-world experience.

We tailor the second year of fellowship to your goals. Whether you're interested in research, transplant, glomerular diseases or medical education, you’ll work with your mentor to design rotations and learning opportunities that prepare you for what’s next.

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