Fellow Bios

It was the perfect match for me. UW nephrology not only has great leaders and mentors, but provides you with customized training and education to help toward your career goals. What stood out for me was the people. Its nice to work with welcoming, nurturing, accessible and fun people while also learning from very skilled clinicians and scientist nephrologists. Living in a vibrant city like Seattle just makes it even better.

Interacting with the UW faculty and fellows over a virtual connection in a bizarre year was one of the best experiences I had during interviews. I could feel the enthusiasm and warmth from everyone I met along with their passion for Nephrology. I like the program's equilibrium between learning, patient care and research. I am excited to be a part of the UW Fellowship Program alongside fellows from different parts of the country. Moving across the country to a beautiful city like Seattle which happens to be one of the pet-friendly cities in the world is icing on the cake!

UW stood out to me for its well-balanced training and its collaborative culture. The faculty prioritize education and individual growth to prepare fellows to be excellent clinicians and to build on opportunities to explore areas of interest.

There are a lot of wonderful programs out there. What really stood out to me about UW is how balanced the program is overall. Clinical duties are structured to maximize learning, team work, and patient-centered care. Research projects with Kidney Research Institute are accessible and clinically relevant. There is a focus on diversity, and an opportunity to care for Seattle's growing underserved communities. Faculty are excellent clinicians and teachers, and invested in the fellows as individuals. Overall fellows just seemed happy and well supported!

The strong commitment to education and the culture at UW were things that immediately stood out for me. Fellows not only have the opportunity but are encouraged to explore their specific area of interest to gear them in whatever career path they choose. It is was great to see a program as large and renown as UW to be equally warm and welcoming. In addition, Seattle is such an amazing and unique city!

UW Nephrology has the best of all worlds.  It has amazing faculty who are not only brilliant, but approachable and love to teach.  Fellow education is highly valued and is customizable to meet my interests/needs to build my future career.  Also, the PNW is the best place in the world to live! 

Hands down, the people! The approachable, kind and humble people who make up the Division of Nephrology at University of Washington made choosing UW a very easy decision for me. The endless opportunities for collaboration and growth at UW are irresistible. Of course, geography and proximity to my family played a small, yet significant part in my decision as well. I feel very lucky.

Without question, the people. Not only are the faculty and fellows incredibly skilled clinicians, they are also generous, accessible, cultured, and importantly, fun. UW easily fulfills the other requisite attributes of a stellar nephrology training program: program leadership who listens; multiple training sites with diverse patient populations to match; an abundance of research opportunities with a T32 training grant for fellows interested in research. Cap that off with Seattle's food culture, summer festivals, blue waters and lush greenery. It's undeniable.

I chose UW because I knew it would provide me with excellent clinical training by allowing me to engage with a diverse patient population across a range of hospital sites. Additionally, I knew UW would help me develop a successful career as a physician-scientist through strong mentorship and involvement in research opportunities as part of the Kidney Research Institute.