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Annual Dialysis Conference

$60 - $70/hr

Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Academic Year: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Vanderbilt Health is pleased to announce an available Transplant Nephrology ...

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Transplant Nephrology Fellow

Nashville, TN · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Academic Year: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Vanderbilt Health is pleased to announce an available Transplant Nephrology ...

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Ambu

Transplant Nephrology Fellow

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Opportunity Mayo Clinic in Arizona | Academic Year 2027-2028 The Division of Nephrology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona is accepting applications for one available position ...

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Transplant Nephrologist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$300 - $400/hr

High volume transplant nephrology service with >200 cases/year * Exceptional outcomes regionally and nationally Qualifications * Completed a US-based Internal Medicine residency training plus general ...

Mayo Clinic

Transplant Nephrologist

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

The Department of Transplant, Division of Transplant Nephrology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, invites applications for a full-time academic Transplant Nephrologist to join our nationally ...

American Society of Transplant Surgeons

$320 - $480/hr

Shared nephrology call responsibilities, including inpatient consultation and dialysis management. * Team: Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, advanced practice providers, dialysis ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for transplant nephrology in the United States is $275,955.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $338,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Transplant Nephrology job focuses on the care of patients before and after kidney transplantation. Transplant nephrologists evaluate candidates for transplant, manage immunosuppressive therapy, and monitor for complications such as rejection or infection. They work closely with transplant surgeons, coordinators, and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes. In addition to clinical duties, they may also engage in research and education related to kidney transplantation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in transplant nephrology?

To thrive as a Transplant Nephrologist, you need advanced clinical expertise in nephrology and transplant medicine, board certification in nephrology, and completion of a transplant nephrology fellowship. Familiarity with immunosuppressive therapy protocols, biopsy interpretation, and the use of electronic health records (EHRs) is vital. Excellent communication, teamwork, and compassion are important soft skills for patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration. These abilities are essential for providing complex medical care, ensuring graft survival, and optimizing patient outcomes in transplant nephrology.

What does a typical workday look like for a transplant nephrologist?

A typical day for a Transplant Nephrologist involves evaluating and managing kidney transplant recipients and donors, monitoring immunosuppression, and coordinating with surgical teams and other specialists. You will regularly review lab results, interpret biopsies, and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and evolving clinical conditions. The role includes participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, educating patients and families, and often involves being on call for urgent transplant-related issues. Transplant Nephrologists work in fast-paced hospital settings, balancing outpatient care, inpatient consultations, and procedural responsibilities. This dynamic environment offers diverse clinical challenges and opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Transplant Nephrology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 5% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $275,955 per year, or $132.7 per hour.

Transplant Nephrology Fellow

Annual Dialysis Conference

Nashville, TN • On-site

$60 - $70/hr

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Transplant Nephrology Fellowship

Academic Year: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028


The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Vanderbilt Health is pleased to announce an available Transplant Nephrology Fellowship position for the academic year beginning July 1, 2027 and concluding June 30, 2028.

Our one-year, ACGME-accredited and AST-certified Transplant Nephrology Fellowship provides comprehensive training in kidney and kidney-pancreas transplantation. Fellows gain experience across the full transplant continuum: recipient evaluation, living and deceased donor assessment, perioperative care, inpatient transplant nephrology, outpatient post-transplant management, immunosuppression, transplant complications, rejection, recurrent kidney disease, and quality improvement.

Upon successful completion, fellows meet the training requirements to serve as transplant nephrologists under OPTN/UNOS criteria and graduate from an ACGME-accredited and AST-certified program.

A LEADING TRANSPLANT CENTER

Vanderbilt Health is home to one of the largest and most active transplant centers in the country, performing more than 400 kidney transplants in the past year, including simultaneous pancreas-kidney, heart-kidney, and liver-kidney transplantation. With robust kidney, pancreas, heart, liver, lung, and multi-organ transplant programs, Vanderbilt offers fellows broad exposure to complex transplant medicine in a high-volume academic environment.

FELLOWSHIP STRUCTURE
  • Six months of inpatient transplant nephrology, where the fellow serves as the primary transplant nephrology trainee and participates in perioperative management, inpatient consults, rejection treatment, post-transplant complications, and multidisciplinary care.
  • Six months of outpatient, elective, and scholarly training, including transplant clinic, living donor evaluation, recipient evaluation, transplant pathology, histocompatibility and tissue typing, organ procurement, non-renal solid organ transplantation, pediatric transplant nephrology, quality improvement, and clinical research.
STRUCTURED TRANSPLANT DIDACTIC PROGRAM

Fellows participate in a structured didactic program that includes:

  • Weekly Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Conference
  • Weekly Transplant Complex Case Conference
  • Monthly Renal Transplant Biopsy Conference
  • Biweekly Transplant Infectious Disease Lecture
  • Weekly transplant and nephrology physiology lectures
  • Weekly Research Conference
  • Biweekly Transplant Research Executive Committee
  • Monthly Transplant Teaching Program across solid-organ transplant services
  • Weekly Donor Selection Committee
  • Weekly Recipient Selection Committee
  • Biweekly VAMP Meeting for amyloidosis and paraproteinemia
  • Surgery Transplant Conference
  • Journal clubs and divisional didactics
  • Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement meetings
  • Weekly Fellow-Program Director meeting for teaching, mentoring, and career development

These conferences provide multidisciplinary exposure to transplant surgery, pathology, histocompatibility, pharmacy, infectious disease, hepatology, cardiology, pediatrics, organ procurement, quality, regulatory practice, and transplant administration.

Application process

We welcome applicants on J-1 visas and will consider H-1B visa sponsorship.

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation

Please send application materials by email to:

  • Saed H. Shawar, MD - Saed.h.shawar@vumc.org
  • Lindsey Schindler - Lindsey.schindler@vumc.org

We look forward to welcoming the next fellow to the Vanderbilt Health Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program.

Sincerely,

The Vanderbilt Health Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program

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