Nephrology Fellowship at Farmington Hills
This two-year nephrology and hypertension fellowship rotates with St. John's Macomb Hospital.
The fellows learn to apply basic renal physiology principles towards the broad spectrum of nephrological diseases. As such, the fellowship provides a rich clinical experience in electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, acute and chronic dialysis, glomerulonephritis and nephrolithiasis, transplantation, renal pathology and continuous renal replacement therapy. Ambulatory training is provided in chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
The program has received continued accreditation from the ACGME, effective Sept 27, 2019, with zero citations and multiple commendations.
Mission
Our mission is to train nephrology fellows to provide high-quality health care to a diverse community. The nephrology fellowship program at Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares physicians to meet the demands of contemporary nephrology practice in urban and suburban communities. Fellows learn how to provide patient-and-family-centered care, contributing to the health and well-being of residents throughout the community. We aim to retain our graduates to continue to serve our community.
Aims
- To prepare physicians for the practice of nephrology by teaching the skills, knowledge and humanistic qualities that constitute the foundations of contemporary practice
- To provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health and disease prevention
- To address the needs of the community in treating and providing education to patients suffering from problems of high prevalence in the community
- To provide for progressive responsibility to enable effective disease management
- To prepare graduates who are capable of autonomously practicing nephrology, providing patient- and family-centered care, and incorporating new skills and knowledge during their careers
- To develop physicians able to monitor their own physical and mental well-being
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