Electives

James Farry, MD.

“You can improve your grasp on key areas of renal medicine during electives,” says James Farry, MD, who oversees ECMC's Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program.

Our electives help you develop a broad skill set. We’ll give you freedom to select electives that fit your unique interests and goals.

  • Nuclear Medicine
    4/1/15
    Learn the fundamentals of using radionuclide imaging to diagnose renal diseases and medical conditions.
  • Pediatric Nephrology
    12/17/18
    Gain familiarity with the diagnosis and management of renal disorders in children when you rotate through a regional center for comprehensive, state-of-the-art pediatric care.
  • Radiology
    4/27/15
    This interventional nephrology elective prepares you for clinical practice by giving you experience interpreting radiological studies.
  • Renal Pathology
    4/1/15
    Learn how to examine biopsy specimens under light, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy.
  • Research
    4/1/15
    Research skills are a key component of a successful clinical practice and academic career. As a fellow in our program, you can maximize these skills by embarking on our research elective. 
  • Surgical-Vascular Elective
    4/1/15
    In keeping with our field’s increased emphasis on interventional techniques, our program includes an elective that gives you experience with procedures related to vascular access.