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RADIANT

Rare Disease And Nephrology Research Training Program

APPLICATIONS OPEN

April 11, 2025

DURATION

9 Months

Live Virtual Sessions
PROGRAM FEE

$690 | $490 | $290

adjusted for High-income economies | Middle-income economies | Low-income economies
*industry applicants pay twice the program fee

Objectives

The program is intended to teach clinical research concepts and provide a foundation to start a career in clinical research. The program will promote the scholarship and research done in the field of glomerular and kidney disease by program participants. ​

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  1. Teach clinical research concepts to enable trainees pursue clinical research during training 

  2. Provide mentorship and networking opportunities to enable trainees to make clinical research a part of their career

How It's Structured

The program will have 2 hour meetings every other week on Friday at 8am PT . The meeting will have a didactic lecture by faculty. All program trainees will have pre-lecture reading as homework. Three program trainees will be assigned research papers to do  a 15 minute presentation with the focus on the topic of the day. The lectures and presentations will together will help anchor general research topics in glomerulonephritis and rare kidney diseases using case studies from the literature. The faculty and course director will provide feedback to the trainees on their presentation to enhance their learning as well as presentation skills.

Time Commitment

Our expectations are:

 

  • ​Attend a minimum of 90% of the bimonthly faculty sessions (this is a requirement for receiving the certificate).

  • Specific aim page

  • Present three to four papers throughout the year in journal club

  • You can expect to spend ~2-4 hours a week, and you are required to secure the support of your home institution’s training program leadership

Who Should Apply

Adult and pediatric nephrologists

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Nephropathologists

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Nephrology fellows

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Epidemiologists may consider applying if they want to start a career in clinical research in nephrology

Requirements

All participants are required to be proficient in English (speaking and writing) and have completed their first year of nephrology or nephropathology fellowship training. For industry applicants, a doctorate fee is required. 

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  1. An up-to-date Resume/CV

  2. One letter of recommendation (for trainees a letter from Program Director of your training program)

  3. Upon acceptance of your application and successful enrollment: 

  4. The fee for the 10 months of the training period is $690 | $490 | $290 – The fee is adjusted according to World Bank’s Country Income Groups: High-income economies | Middle-income economies | Low-income economies. 25% rebate for group applications through their local training programs (min 2, max 6).

 

Industry enrollees pay twice the program fee. 

Curriculum

Module 1: Orientation and Formulating the Research Question / Searching the Literature

Module 2: Introduction to Study Types

Module 3: Outcomes and Measurement

Module 4: Observational Studies

Module 5: Randomized Controlled Trials

Module 6: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Module 7: Evaluation of the Accuracy of Diagnostic Tests and Biomarkers

Module 8: Prognostic Studies

Module 9: Sample Size Estimation

Module 10: Clinical Practice Guidelines

Module 11: Qualitative Research

Module 12: Health Economic Evaluation

Module 13: Strategies for Knowledge Transfer/Delivery Science

Module 14: Regulatory Frameworks and Ethical Considerations

Module 15: Scientific Writing, Grants and Manuscripts​

Important Dates

  • Application is open from 11 April 2025 to 15 May 2025.

  • Acceptance notification on 30 June 2025.

  • Orientation takes place on 18 July 2025. 

  • Graduation takes place on March 2026.​

Course Directors

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Michael Walsh, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences
McMaster University Canada

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Tripti Singh, MD

Associate Professor
Director of the Lupus Nephritis Clinic
Division of Nephrology
School of Medicine and Public Health
University of Wisconsin

2025 Faculty

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Andy Avins, MD, MPH

Research Scientist
Division of Research, Northern California Kaiser-Permanente
Adjunct Professor, Depts of Medicine and Epidemiology & Biostatistics
University of California, San Francisco
Professor, Health Systems Sciences
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine

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Laura Dember, MD

Professor of Medicine (Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Director, Clinical Research Certificate Program, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

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Reem A. Mustafa, MD, MPH, PhD, FACP, FASN

Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension
Director, Evidence-Based Practice and Impact Center (EPIC)
University of Kansas Medical Center

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Brad Astor, PhD, MPH

Professor, Division of Nephrology
Department of Population Health Sciences
Director of Research, Division of Nephrology
Chair, Department of Medicine’s Information Systems Committee
Member, Department of Population Health Science’s Epidemiology Steering Committee
University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health

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Sancia Ferguson, MD, MPH

Sancia Ferguson, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Medical Director, UW Health ACO & Value-Based Care, Outpatient CDI

Medical Director, Rheumatology, Quality & Equity

(pronouns: she/her; hear my name)

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Glenn Chertow, MD

Norman S. Coplon/Satellite Healthcare Professor of Medicine
Professor, by courtesy, Epidemiology and Population Health and of Health Policy
Associate, Center for Health Policy, Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research
Stanford University

 

 

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Will Herrington, MA, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FERA

Professor of Trials and Epidemiology of Kidney Disease, Renal Studies Group
Honorary Consultant Nephrologist, Oxford Kidney Unit
Chief Investigator, EASi-KIDNEYTM trial and EMPA-KIDNEY trial

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  • Will there be a certificate after the program?
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  • Can we apply as a group?
    Application as a group is available. A 25% rebate for group applications through their local training programs. If applying as a group please communicate with all other group members and together come up with a unique code that will identify you all and your institution. Code MUST be IDENTICAL among all group members so that we can group you and apply the group discount if the application is accepted. (no spaces and special characters!) Additionally, there is limit on the number applying under group application (min. of 2 and max. of 6). It is important to note that successful selection is not guaranteed for every member of the group.
  • Will the class be available in other language?
    The program is only available in English. GlomCon ILA is currently offering a Spanish fellowship program. Click here for more information: https://www.glomcon.org/iberolatinamerica-fellowship
  • When will the application open for the program?
    Currently, the application for 2024/2025 GlomCon Fellowship Program is closed. Updates for the 2025/2026 program will be announced sometime in June or May 2025. Please check back for future updates on GlomCon.org
  • Which countries can apply for the program?
    Everyone around the world can apply for the program. For more information, visit: https://www.glomcon.org/glomerular-disease-fellowship
  • What is the Kidney Pathology Certificate Program?
    The GlomCon Kidney Pathology Certificate Program is a comprehensive educational initiative designed to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of kidney pathology. Developed by leading experts in the field, this program offers a structured curriculum that covers various aspects of kidney pathology, including both basic and advanced topics.
  • How can I join the program?
    The next cohort will open its application during November - December 2024. The program will start in January and run through December 2025. To join, the participant must complete some basic training in pathology or nephrology. For more information you can check out this link with more details about the program: https://www.glomcon.org/kidney-pathology-certificate-program
  • Is there a scholarship for this program?
    Unfortunately, there is no scholarship provided for this program.
  • Can I pay the course fee monthly or is it a one-time fee?
    At this time, a one-time fee is only accepted. Payment must be made before the start of the program. The course fee for this program is $690 for participants from high-income countries $490 for participants from mid-income countries $290 for participants from low-income countries ​ Link to check your region and income for course fees https://datatopics.worldbank.org/world-development-indicators/the-world-by-income-and-region.html
  • What are the requirements to be able to join the program?
    To be eligible for the program you must have completed some basic training in pathology or nephrology.
  • Will the class be available in other language?
    The whole program will be discussed in the English language.
  • When are live sessions hosted?
    The live sessions are scheduled every month and fall on a Tuesday at 11AM EST (New York Time). While there are no definite dates for now, the session schedule will be announced three weeks ahead of time.
  • Will the live webinars be recorded for replay?
    Yes, all live sessions will be recorded and uploaded within 24 hrs after each session ends to my.glomcon.org for later viewing. Please note that recorded sessions do not count toward the mandatory attendance/participation requirement for the program.
  • Will there be a certificate after finishing the program
    Upon finishing the program, you will receive a certificate. To qualify for the certificate, you need to meet these three requirements: Attend at least 80% of the total live sessions held. Pass the midterm exam. Pass the final exam.

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