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
January 2023 - December 2024
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
January 2024 - January 2025