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 in the overview of BC Renal–funded fellowships guide.
Opening applications in January 2025 for the July 2026 start date.
Please submit your applications by September 1st 2025.
Administrative & Research
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Open for July 2026 start date
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Glomerulonephritis
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Open for July 2026 start date
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Home Therapies
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Geriatric/Palliative Care
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Open for July 2026 start date
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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). More information can be found here:
Overview of the Administrative and Research Fellowship
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:
BC Renal Glomerulonephritis (GN) Fellowship overview
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 below:
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
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:
BC Renal Geriatric/Palliative Care Fellowship overview
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. Visit the
UBC Division of Nephrology website for more details.
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. Visit the UBC Division of Nephrology website for more details.
