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Careers

See below for information about fellowships, provincial committee leadership opportunities, and renal nursing.
Fellowships
BC Renal offers a diverse array of fellowship programs to help successful applicants develop expertise in an area of clinical care, research or administrative work related to kidney disease. These fellowships are provided in partnership with the University of British Columbia, Division of Nephrology and most are based at Providence Health Care and Vancouver Coastal Health sites. 

Specific fellowships are described below, and a general overview of the programs can be found here.

Opening applications in January 2025 for the July 2026 start date.

Please submit your applications by September 1st. 

Fellowship Type

Application Status

Administrative & Research
Open for July 2026 start date
Glomerulonephritis
Open  for July 2026 start date
Home Therapies
CLOSED
Geriatric/Palliative Care
Open for July 2026 start date


 
This two-year program offered by BC Renal aims to provide nephrologists or allied health professionals with the opportunity to learn about the administrative aspects of healthcare delivery through exposure to BC Renal operations and strategic initiatives, while completing a Master’s or PhD level (if not already held). Please review the document: 


 

This two-year fellowship aims to help successful applicants gain more exposure to glomerulonephritis (GN) and develop clinical and scholarly expertise to improve the ability to diagnose and treat glomerular disease. It is implemented in partnership with the University of British Columbia. More details on the fellowship and application can be found here: 

 

Through this one-year program, fellows gain exposure to clinical, administrative and evaluation experiences related to home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The Home Therapies Fellowship is offered in partnership through the University of British Columbia. More details on the program and application process can be found here:

 

Geriatric/Palliative care is a critical aspect of care for patients with kidney failure, highlighting the need for more experts to be knowledgeable in this area. Over the course of one-year, this program exposes fellows to different aspects of geriatric/palliative care, in different locations across the BC Lower Mainland. More detials on the fellowship and application process can be found here: 

 
Research Fellowship
The BC Renal Research Fellowship offered invaluable support through expert mentorship, dedicated research time, and access to comprehensive provincial data. I led projects that evaluated and enhanced home dialysis uptake and care quality across BC. The fellowship deepened my understanding of implementation science and equipped me with the tools to drive system-level improvements that directly benefit patients. It has been pivotal in shaping my academic and clinical leadership path.
-Dr. Megan Borkum
Research Fellowship

Home Therapies Fellowship
I’m a nephrologist from Sydney, Australia who did the Home Therapies Fellowship with BC Renal from January 2024 to January 2025. 
I was drawn to this fellowship because I felt I didn’t receive enough exposure to home dialysis during my training and wanted to gain more experience in this important area. I had also heard about the fellowship’s supportive structure and comprehensive teaching, and I knew it would be valuable preparation for a career in regional Australia. During my fellowship, I worked on developing Best Practice Guidelines for Home Hemodialysis. This project deepened my understanding of how to support patients in the community and strengthened my skills in program development, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. One of the standout aspects of the fellowship was the excellent work-life balance, which gave me the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of British Columbia and connect with new friends from all over the world. This experience has shaped my career path significantly. I’ve been fortunate to secure a position in a major regional centre in Australia, where I plan to apply what I’ve learned to expand and improve access to home dialysis therapies.I’m grateful for the mentorship and support I received through BC Renal, and I highly recommend this fellowship to anyone looking to build expertise in home therapies and make a difference in patient-centred kidney care.
- Dr. Lap Cheng
Home Therapies Fellowship - 2024/2025

UBC Division of Nephrology also offers the following  fellowship programs:

Advanced Nephrology Training Program

This program is open to individuals who have completed core nephrology training in an accredited program, and who seek additional exposure to academic and tertiary care skill acquisition. This program is accredited by the Australian and New Zealand Royal College organizations, and thus has been highly subscribed to by individuals from those countries. For more details check here.

Transplant Nephrology Clinical Fellowship

UBC offers a one-year transplantation fellowship that covers all aspects of care related to kidney transplantation. This includes pre-, peri-, and post-transplant medical care, organ donation processes, and laboratory experience related to transplant immunology. For more details check here.

About Renal Nursing

About Renal Nursing


What stands out about a career in renal nursing? Connection makes the difference. It’s a deeper connection that comes from the relationship that is built with patients over time. It’s also work that really matters - critical, life-saving work. Watch our 1-minute video to hear first-hand from a BC renal nurse. Then follow the links below to the regional health authority career sites where you can explore current job openings.



Committee Leadership
We are currently seeking individuals for the following roles:
  • Home Hemodialysis Committee Chair 
  • Pharmacy Services Committee Chair
  • Vascular Access Educators Group Chair
BC Renal (BCR) provides an annual stipend for each of these roles, and covers costs related to travel, or those incurred as part of the role.

Please see below for the complete job descriptions and email the respective contacts (listed below) if you are interested in applying for any of these positions.
Chair, BCR Home Hemodialysis Committee
Summary of Role
The Chair plays a key role in providing strategic direction and leadership to the provincial Home Hemodialysis committee, with a focus on achieving the goals outlined in the committee’s terms of reference and approved annual work plan.

Chair, BCR Pharmacy Services Committee
Summary of Role
The Chair provides strategic and operational direction and leadership to the provincial Pharmacy Services Committee (PSC), aligning committee activities with the objectives outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR) and the approved annual work plan.

Chair, Vascular Access Educators Group 
Summary of Role
The vice-chair supports the committee chair in providing strategic direction and leadership to the provincial committee, in meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the committee’s terms of reference and approved annual work plan.


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