Dear Future Nephrologist,

Welcome to the next chapter of your journey.

At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the Nephrology Fellowship Program is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in nephrology—whether your path leads to academic medicine, clinical excellence, or innovation in care delivery. Our program is built upon Mount Sinai’s rich clinical legacy and is powered by faculty and staff deeply committed to education, discovery, and the highest standards of patient care.

We are seeking passionate, forward-thinking trainees who aspire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients with kidney disease. Uniquely located at the crossroads of East Harlem and the Upper East Side, Mount Sinai serves an incredibly diverse community. In addition, our fellows care for veterans at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, expanding both clinical exposure and the opportunity to serve.

Our program is defined by its breadth, depth, and results. We offer cutting-edge care across the spectrum of nephrology—from acute kidney injury and long-term management to advanced end-stage kidney disease treatments, including state-of-the-art outpatient facilities for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Our high-performing kidney and pancreas transplant program further exemplifies our commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Academically, we are proud that the majority of our graduates have secured full-time faculty and leadership positions at Mount Sinai and other leading institutions nationwide. Our robust research portfolio includes groundbreaking work in glomerular diseases, biomarker discovery, diabetic nephropathy, health equity, HIV-associated nephropathy, kidney transplantation and immunology, dialysis, vascular access, hypertension, cystic kidney disease, tubular transport, stem cell biology, genetics, and medical education.

We offer strong support for a wide variety of career trajectories within nephrology. For aspiring physician-scientists, our fellows have access to prestigious research training opportunities through our NIH U2C/TL1 multi-institutional grant, the institutional T32 in immunology, and the Clinical and Translational Science Award. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers 10 Master’s degree programs through its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to further enrich your academic development.

Clinically focused fellows may pursue one-year advanced training in subspecialty areas such as kidney transplantation, critical care, home dialysis, glomerular disease/onconephrology, geriatrics, and palliative medicine. For fellows passionate about teaching and medical education, we offer a dedicated clinician educator track with access to institutional and national training programs.

What truly sets our program apart, however, are the intangibles—the deep sense of camaraderie among fellows and faculty, the culture of intellectual curiosity and mentorship, and a shared purpose that goes beyond training to transform lives. At Mount Sinai, you won’t just gain skills—you’ll gain a community that believes in your potential and invests in your growth. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your passion for nephrology will be met with the support and inspiration it deserves.

At our institution, you will be part of a vibrant and collaborative scientific community committed to advancing molecular therapies and diagnostics—supported by experts in genetics, gene and cell therapy, molecular biology, immunology, engineering, and physiology. Finally, New York City is an incredible, vibrant place to live and discover cuisine from around the world, experience art and music, and relax in majestic Central Park (steps away from Mount Sinai Hospital).

We invite you to join us in shaping the future of nephrology. Here, you will find unmatched opportunities for professional growth, close mentorship from nationally and internationally recognized faculty, and the foundation for a rewarding and impactful career.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Fellowship Program.

Warm regards,

Samira S. Farouk, MD, MSCR, FASN, FNKF, FAST, FACP
Program Director, Nephrology Fellowship Program
Associate Professor of Medicine & Medical Education
Barbara T Murphy Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai