[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

January 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Annual stipend and benefits; 1-year fellowship; typically 2 positions per year.

Multidisciplinary clinical and research training in kidney and pancreas transplantation at Mayo Clinic Florida, preparing fellows for UNOS certification.

--- ## Description The Renal Transplant Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida, offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in kidney and pancreas transplantation. Fellows are immersed in a high-volume transplant center, participating in living-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation, HIV-positive transplantation, and paired kidney donor programs. The program emphasizes overcoming transplantation barriers, optimizing patient and graft survival, and fostering collaboration with specialists in surgery, pathology, infectious disease, radiology, and critical care. Fellows benefit from robust clinical, research, and didactic resources, including access to advanced simulation training and support for attending national and international meetings. Graduates are prepared for careers in nephrology with a focus on transplantation and are eligible for UNOS certification as renal and pancreas transplant physicians. --- ## Due Dates - January 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Fellows receive an annual stipend and benefits as determined by Mayo Clinic. - The program duration is one year. - Typically, two fellowship positions are available each year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have completed an accredited nephrology fellowship. - Candidates should be eligible for medical licensure in Florida. - The program accepts both U.S. and international applicants. - J-1 exchange visas are supported for foreign medical graduates (the fellowship is a nonstandard (N+1) program per the American Board of Internal Medicine). - Successful completion prepares fellows for United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) certification as renal and pancreas transplant physicians. - See the [application process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/renal-transplant-fellowship-florida/application-process/) for detailed requirements. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Mayo Clinic’s online portal. - Required materials typically include: - CV - Personal statement - Letters of recommendation - Documentation of prior training and credentials - Early submission is recommended due to competitive selection. - Additional details and the application portal are available on the [program application page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/renal-transplant-fellowship-florida/application-process/). --- ## Additional Information - Accredited by the American Society of Transplantation through the Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Training Accreditation Program. - Fellows have access to advanced simulation facilities and dedicated research time. - Support is provided for participation in national and international meetings. - 100% job placement rate for fellowship graduates. - Graduates are eligible for UNOS certification in kidney and pancreas transplantation. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/renal-transplant-fellowship-florida/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/renal-transplant-fellowship-florida/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Mayo Clinic Contact Page](https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Mary Prendergast, M.D.| Program Director | [prendergast.mary1@mayo.edu](mailto:prendergast.mary1@mayo.edu) | | | Rena Hutton | Education Program Coordinator| [hutton.rena@mayo.edu](mailto:hutton.rena@mayo.edu) | 904-953-7817 |

Renal Transplant Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

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