UNIV - Transplant Nephrology Fellow - Department of Medicine: Division of Nephrology

Job Description Summary

The Division of Nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Nephrologist to join our Transplant Nephrology program as a Transplant Nephrology Fellow. The MUSC Health Transplant ICCE (Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence) is the first academic program of its kind in the nation offering a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship training program that is designed to foster clinical care, original research, and training in the diagnosis and management of patients with common and rare forms of diseases specific to patients undergoing solid organ (heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas) transplantation. The fellowship offers many opportunities to engage in world‑class clinical and/or basic research in transplantation medicine. The Fellow will participate in all clinical training, teaching, and scholarly activities. The Fellow will manage all aspects of pre‑transplant care including wait‑list management, kidney donor evaluation, as well as post‑transplant care, including performing biopsies and management of immunosuppression. The Fellow, under the direct guidance of an experienced Transplant team which includes Transplant Surgeons, Transplant Nephrologists, Transplant ID, Transplant Pharmacology and other specialties, will participate in a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to the fundamental mechanisms underlying protective immune responses, and will focus on the recent advances and emerging themes in transplantation research for improved patient outcomes. The Medical University of South Carolina performed over 380 renal transplants in 2025 and is in the top 10 busiest program in the United States. This MUSC Transplant Nephrology Fellowship is accredited by the American Society of Transplantation. The position is open to individuals who have already completed their general nephrology fellowship training in a US‑accredited program (or equivalent) and want to obtain additional expertise in preparation for a career in academic transplantation medicine.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Continuous). Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Infrequent). Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent). Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent). Ability to climb ladders (Infrequent). Ability to work indoors (Continuous). Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Frequent). Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent). Ability to twist at the waist (Infrequent). Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent). Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations (Frequent). Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent). Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous). Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous). Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous). Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous). Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous). Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted (Frequent). Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted (Frequent). Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (Frequent). Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted (Frequent). Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted (Frequent). Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (Continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Continuous). Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous). Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous). Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous). Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.

Additional New Requirements

Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Equal Opportunity

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Career Opportunities

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.