Combined Nephrology-Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program
Welcome from the Program Directors
We are pleased to introduce the Combined Nephrology-Critical Care Medicine (CCM) Fellowship, a collaborative three-year training program offered by the Renal-Electrolyte Division and the Department of Critical Care Medicine. This innovative program reflects a growing national trend toward dual training that equips physicians to provide integrated, specialized care for critically ill patients with complex kidney and systemic conditions.
More than half of all patients admitted to intensive care units experience acute kidney injury, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, or fluid overload. Physicians trained in both nephrology and critical care medicine are uniquely positioned to diagnose and manage these conditions with precision, improving outcomes for some of the sickest patients in the hospital.
Graduates of the Combined Nephrology-CCM Fellowship will be fully trained and board-eligible in both disciplines. They will possess the expertise to manage the full spectrum of kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease, glomerular and vascular disorders, tubular and interstitial diseases, hypertension, nephrolithiasis, mineral and bone disorders, and kidney replacement therapies such as hemodialysis, continuous kidney replacement therapies, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. They will also have advanced knowledge and procedural skills to provide comprehensive care to critically ill and injured patients, lead interprofessional ICU teams, and contribute to system-level innovations in patient care and safety.
This combined program prepares physicians to become academic leaders, clinician-scientists, and educators who bridge the fields of nephrology and critical care. Through immersive clinical experiences, mentorship, and scholarly work, fellows graduate with the skills, perspective, and leadership needed to advance the science and practice of care for critically ill patients with kidney disease.
For more information, please contact:
Jane Wuenschel
Senior GME Department Manager
412-647-8394
wuenschelj@upmc.edu
Helbert Rondon, MD, MS, FACP, FASN, FNKF
Director, Nephrology Fellowship Training Program
Renal-Electrolyte Division
Jason Moore, MD, MS, FCCM
Director, Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Program
Department of Critical Care Medicine
Program Overview
Dual training in Nephrology-CCM is 3 years in length and requires a minimum of 20 months of clinical training and 10 months of scholarly activity. A fourth year of training would be available pending funding for those fellows interested in a scientist/research career path. Upon completion of the 2 years of Nephrology fellowship training, the fellow will be eligible for board certification in Nephrology, and after completion of their CCM training, fellows will be eligible for board certification in CCM. The Nephrology-CCM fellow will share didactics, journal clubs and other formalized learning opportunities with the fellows in both the Nephrology and CCM fellowship programs.
Year 1
- Nephrology – 11 months
- CCM – 0 months
- Research – 1 month
- Nephrology continuity clinic throughout the year
Year 2
- Nephrology – 4 months
- CCM – 2 months
- Research/Electives – 6 months
- Nephrology continuity clinic throughout the year
Year 3
- Nephrology – 0 months
- CCM – 9 months
- Electives – 1 month
- Research – 2 months
Current Fellows
(link to Fellow Profiles)
How to Apply
Residents interested in the combined training in Nephrology-CCM should apply to the “Nephrology-Critical Care Fellowship Program” track in ERAS. The NRMP ID for this track is 1652148F2. One fellow is selected each year for the combined training program.
For additional information or inquiries about the program, please contact Ms. Jane Wuenschel at wuenschelj@upmc.edu.
For additional information or inquiries about the Critical Care Medicine component of the program, please contact Ms. Trisha Field at fieldtl@upmc.edu.