Transplant Fellowship

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We have filled the transplant fellow position for the 2025-2026 academic year, so it is no longer available. We will review 2026-27 academic year applications beginning in Spring 2025.

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 Transplant Program 

We offer a one-year clinical transplant nephrology fellowship, accredited by the American Society of Transplantation. Fellowship graduates are eligible to be UNOS-approved medical directors of a kidney and/or pancreas transplant program.

 

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We have filled the transplant fellow position for the 2025-2026 academic year, so it is no longer available.

Please see the Application Information page for future applicants. We will begin accepting apps in the Spring of 2025 for the 2026-27 academic year.

Leadership 

Yue-Harn Ng, MD

Yue-Harn Ng, MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Director, Transplant Fellowship Program

yharn1@uw.edu

A message from the Director

We pride ourselves on being one of the best institutions in the region serving a wide catchment area of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho (WWAMI) with excellent clinical training and abundant research opportunities.

I look forward to showcasing our program, as well as our vibrant city of Seattle, to you.

Transplant Fellow 2025-26

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Info is coming soon!

Ben Boonpheng 

Transplant Fellow Alumni

Takayuki Yamada, MD
Fellowship 2023-2024
Position on graduating: Private Practice, Japan

Danyi Zheng, MD
Fellowship 2022-2023
Position on graduating: Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City, UT

Ben Boonpheng, MD
Fellowship 2021-2022
Position on graduating: Private Practice Group, Tennessee

Rasha Alawieh, MD
Fellowship 2020-2021
Position on graduating: Yale-Waterbury

Carrie Minnelli, MD
Fellowship 2018-2019
Position on graduating: Desert Nephrology Medical Group, Palm Springs, CA

Samuel Chakola, MD
Fellowship 2016-2017
Position on graduating: Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (West), Mumbai, India

Iris De Castro, MD
Fellowship 2015-2016
Position on graduating: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Christopher Johnson, MD
Fellowship 2014-2015
Position on graduating: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Ravi Aiyer, MD
Fellowship 2013-2014
Position on graduating: Providence Kidney Care, Spokane, WA

Cyril Kuriakose, MD
Fellowship 2012-2013
Position on graduating: Nephrology Associates of Central Florida, Orlando, FL