ID: 1480421092
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
Little Rock, AR
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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Our fellowship offers CRRT modalities, hands on PD experience and solid organ transplantation (kidney and liver). Large acute and chronic transplant patient population. Basic science and translational research opportunities are available. Program offers structured point of care ultrasound and echocardiography training. Fellows have access to two ultrasound machines that are dedicated to Nephrology.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary Teaching Site
UAMS Medical Center
Accredited length of training
2
Required length
2
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Nithin Karakala MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Div of Nephrology Slot 501
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
Tel: (501) 686-7882
Fax: (501) 686-7878
E-mail: nkarakala@uams.edu
Person to contact for more information about the program: Jamie Thornton
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Div of Nephrology Slot 501
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
Tel: (501) 686-7882
Fax: (501) 686-7878
E-mail: jethornton@uams.edu
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Div of Nephrology Slot 501
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249

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UAMS Medical Center
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484