Program Overview
The 10-Month Kidney Transplant Online Scholars Program dedicated to advancing education in kidney transplantation. The program is designed to complement the clinical knowledge and training of nephrology and transplant nephrology fellows, as well as practicing nephrologists, by providing focused updates, practical perspectives, and opportunities for interactive discussion around important aspects of transplant care.
Participants will:
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Develop a solid foundation in immunology, histopathology, and the clinical management of kidney transplantation.
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Discuss challenging transplant cases with field experts.
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Gain insights into policy and administrative aspects of kidney transplantation.
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Learn about advancements in the field, including xenotransplantation.
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Foster collaborative local and global networks with colleagues and mentors.
How It's Structured
The GlomCon Transplant Scholars will have live program sessions bi-weekly on Tuesdays (with exceptions) from 2 pm-4 pm EST / 11 am-1 pm PT. Scholars will engage with expert faculty, covering a wide range of topics in kidney transplantation. The lectures will be followed by interactive breakout rooms where scholars will participate in sessions for in-depth discussions, collaborative learning, and peer interaction.
Case Presentations: Scholars will present real-world case studies to gain practical insights and enhance clinical decision-making skills.
Scholars will receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the program.
Time Commitment
Our expectations are:
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Attend a minimum of 80% of the biweekly sessions (this is a requirement for receiving the certificate of completion).
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Present one case in the case-based discussion during breakout sessions.
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Attend as many GlomCon live sessions as possible.
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You can expect to spend ~2-4 hours a week
Who Should Apply
The program is designed for:
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Current nephrology fellows in their second or third year of training
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Whether you are interested in pursuing a transplant fellowship and want to build a strong base or want to develop sufficient knowledge about kidney transplantation to aid your clinical practice.
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Current transplant nephrology fellows
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Practicing nephrologists seeking to strengthen and update their transplant knowledge.
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.
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A letter of interest
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An up-to-date Resume/CV
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A Letter of support from your local Program Director, Chief, or employer committing protected time toward activities and addressed to GlomCon Transplant Scholars Program.
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Upon acceptance of your application and successful enrollment: The scholars program fee for the 10 months of the training period is $690 high-income economies | $490 Middle-income economies| $290 Low-income economies. The fee is adjusted according to World Bank’s Country Income Groups.
Important Dates
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Application Opens: November 9, 2026
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Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
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Acceptance notification to applicants: December 29, 2026
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Start of program: January 26, 2027
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Live program bi-weekly Tuesday (with exceptions) from 2 pm -4 pm ET / 11 am-1 pm PT
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Graduation: December 7, 2027
Live Session Dates for 2027 Program:
January 26, 2027
February 09, 2027
February 23, 2027
March 09, 2027
March 23, 2027
April 06, 2027
April 20, 2027
May 04, 2027
May 18, 2027
June 01, 2027
June 15, 2027
June 29, 2027
July 13, 2027
July 27, 2027
August 03, 2027
August 17, 2027
August 31, 2027
September 14, 2027
September 28, 2027
October 12, 2027
October 26, 2027
November 09, 2027
December 07, 2027
*dates are subject to change*
Course Directors
Nay Seif, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Clinical medicine- Transplant Nephrologist.
University of Pennsylvania
USA
Anshul Bhalla, MD
Transplant Nephrologist
Kaiser Permanente- San Francisco Medical Center
USA
Course Associates
Divyanshu Malhotra, MBBS
Assistant Professor of Medicine- Transplant Nephrologist
John Hopkins School of Medicine
USA
Sarthak Virmani, MBBS
Associate Professor of Medicine- Transplant nephrology
University of Virginia
USA
Hay Me Me, M.B., B.S
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Transplant Nephrologist, Mayo Clinic Arizona
USA