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Welcome from the Program Director

Parham Eftekhari, D.O.

Welcome to the Nephrology Fellowship Program at Broward Health North!

This two-year program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Nephrology Fellowship Program at Broward Health North consists of comprehensive training in all aspects of kidney disease, including glomerular diseases, complex acid-base and electrolyte disturbances, pregnancy-related kidney disease and critical care nephrology. Fellows will also be exposed to comprehensive kidney transplant services at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston, Florida. Together, these inpatient experiences will provide fellows with exposure to a unique and highly diverse patient population, including rare glomerular and genetic renal diseases.

Over the course of the two-year fellowship, fellows will complete their clinical rotations at our Level 1 Trauma Center, Broward Health Medical Center; our Level 2 Trauma Center, Broward Health North; Florida Kidney Physicians; an outpatient dialysis center; and the Cleveland Clinic.

Fellows will also receive comprehensive clinical training in our outpatient clinic at Florida Kidney Physicians—one of the largest nephrology practices in the nation—and at a high-volume peritoneal and hemodialysis center. Emphasis is placed on didactics and continuity of care in the outpatient setting. By the completion of the fellowship, graduates will have developed exceptional proficiency in the management and treatment of both home peritoneal dialysis and in-center hemodialysis.

Throughout training, our fellows will have access to clinical research opportunities, with guidance from the corporate director and manager of research, along with dedicated faculty members. Thank you for your interest in our Nephrology Fellowship Program at Broward Health North.

Sincerely,

Parham Eftekhari, D.O.
Program Director, Nephrology Fellowship
Broward Health North

Director: Parham Eftekhari, D.O.

Coordinator: Michelle De Leon

Contact Us:
954-876-2590
[email protected]

About the Program

Broward Health North’s Nephrology Fellowship Program is committed to providing comprehensive and up-to-date training in nephrology that allows our fellows to attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become competent and autonomous nephrologists who adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards of medicine. Our fellows are trained to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to a socioeconomically and culturally diverse patient population. The fellowship is designed to foster mastery of nephrology knowledge and skills and to provide a framework for a career dedicated to lifelong learning and the advancement of care for our patients. The Nephrology Fellowship Program’s mission aligns with that of Broward Health, a large safety-net healthcare system in South Florida. The mission of Broward Health is to provide quality healthcare to the people we serve and support the needs of all physicians and employees.

The Broward Health Nephrology Fellowship Program aims to foster a learning environment that promotes fellows’ progressive responsibility and graduated autonomy in approaching both complex and common renal-related problems. The educational community at Broward Health North will do this by maintaining a culture of inquiry, compassion and wellness. Our overall goal is achieved through mastery of the following competency-based objectives: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism and Systems-Based Practice.

Program Highlights

Excellent mentorship with a focus on fellow wellness
Exposure to a high-volume patient population receiving both home and in-center dialysis, supported by dedicated mentorship and didactics
Education in nephrology practice management, including private practice development, leadership roles in dialysis, career planning, and exploration of opportunities within the field
Outpatient clinical experience with a unique and diverse patient population at Florida Kidney Physicians—one of the largest nephrology practices in the nation
Educational resources, including memberships to the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the National Kidney Foundation, and the Florida Society of Nephrology
Engagement with a diverse patient population and opportunities for scholarly activity, including publication of rare cases
Opportunities for clinical and academic research in various areas of nephrology
Opportunity to engage in multidisciplinary collaboration during outpatient dialysis rounds with social workers, dietitians and clinic supervisors
High volume of exposure to the full spectrum of nephrology, including electrolyte disturbances, pregnancy-related kidney disease, genetic kidney conditions and critical care nephrology
Comprehensive lecture series and didactics designed to support continuous learning

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

We participate exclusively in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and do not accept applicants outside of the Match.

NRMP #: 1892148F0

We strongly encourage applicants interested in Nephrology to apply to our program and discover its unique features during the interview process.

Application Review and Interview Selection Procedures

Invitations to interview will be sent via email through ERAS. All interviews will be conducted virtually.

Meet Our Faculty and Fellows

Our dedicated faculty are experienced, board-certified nephrologists committed to providing exceptional clinical training and mentorship. Fellows play a vital role in our program, contributing to a collaborative and enriching learning environment as they grow into future leaders in nephrology.

Program Faculty Current Fellows