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.
We have filled the transplant fellow position for the 2026-2027 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 2026 for the 2027-28 academic year.
Leadership
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
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