Goals & Objectives
The overall goal of the Nephrology Fellowship Program at the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville is to provide a comprehensive experience in clinical nephrology, and for research-oriented trainees, an in-depth research experience that will prepare for a career in academic nephrology.
The specific objectives of the program are tightly integrated with the six key ACGME educational competencies and include:
An emphasis on patient care through the provision of detailed and contemporary training experiences in clinical nephrology and procedures appropriate to both the in-patient and out-patient setting
The development of medical knowledge in nephrology by integrating clinical concepts and practical training with the clinical and basic sciences through regular didactic sessions
The facilitation of practice-based learning and improvement through a program of organized performance improvement activities and a training environment emphasizing life-long learning
Promotion of interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism of the highest order through a training curriculum emphasizing the highest quality of patient care that is tightly integrated with training of medical students and residents, and functions through daily interactions with all members of the health care team
Teaching and utilization of a systems-based practice approach to health care by developing an awareness and responsiveness to the larger context and system of heath care team
The division's faculty are dedicated to providing the nephrology trainee with a broad base of clinical and research skills leading to board certification in Nephrology and a productive career as a clinical or research nephrologist