Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation About Us Clinical Expertise Faculty Fellowship Program Research About Us Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Home About Campus & Community Resources Medicine: Nephrology > About Us Who We Are In all we do, the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation at UCI School of Medicine endeavors to stem the ever-growing epidemic of chronic kidney disease by preparing well-trained and highly competent internists, nephrologists and scientists to prevent and treat chronic kidney disease and to lead cutting-edge research. To this end, we strive to instill a passion and a commitment to nephrology that will result in the future advancement of research and clinical care in this field. We truly believe in the UCI School of Medicine mission, “Discover. Teach. Heal.” Visionary Research The UCI Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation is widely recognized as a preeminent center of research and scholarship in the nation and abroad. In addition to our education of medical students, residents and fellows, the division provides continuing education for community physicians and the medical and nephrology community worldwide by participating in or organizing educational conferences and publishing original papers, editorials and review articles in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and clinical texts. Explore Our Research Educational Excellence The division offers an ACGME-accredited fellowship program that includes clinical training at UC Irvine Medical Center, the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and community dialysis centers. These settings offer our trainees valuable experience in treating patients with a broad range of renal diseases. including chronic renal disease and acute renal injury, polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, hematuria and proteinuria, as well as fluid, electrolyte, and acid-based disorders. Learn About the Fellowship Need more information? Please contact the division administrative office at nephrology@hs.uci.edu or 714-456-5142.