KDIGO is launching its inaugural Guideline Methodology Fellowship, designed to educate and enrich early-career nephrologists while expanding the community of clinicians skilled in guideline development. The KDIGO Methods Committee Fellowship will provide an exceptional opportunity to learn directly from global leaders in nephrology and methodology and gain formal training and first-hand experience in the world-renowned KDIGO guideline development process.
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nephrology training program or be early-career nephrologists with no more than five years of practice.
- Duration: The fellowship spans two to three years.
- Mentorship: Each fellow will be paired with a senior KDIGO Methods Committee member, who will serve as their mentor. Fellows will shadow a Methods Committee representative and actively participate in the development of KDIGO Guidelines.
- Meetings and Travel: Fellows will attend virtual and in-person guideline meetings to provide methodological support to the guideline Work Group. KDIGO covers all travel and lodging expenses.
- Training Program: Fellows will complete Levels 1 and 2 of the INGUIDE guideline methods program, fully funded by KDIGO, providing a comprehensive foundation in evidence-based guideline creation.
- Hands-On Experience: Fellows will collaborate with the Evidence Review Team (ERT) in developing Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome (PICO) questions and systematic review protocols, gaining practical experience in guideline development.
- Specialized Training: Fellows will receive training in KDIGO’s guideline-writing formats, the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) framework, and other essential methodologies.
- Project Contributions: Fellows will support the Methods Committee by reviewing and providing feedback on draft guidelines, assisting with ongoing project issues, and contributing to updates of the KDIGO Methods Manual.
- Research Opportunities: As opportunities arise, fellows may also engage in related research projects and publications, enhancing their expertise in guideline methodology.
TIME COMMITMENT
Fellows should expect to commit an average of two to four hours per week, including one-hour monthly virtual meetings and two in-person meetings annually (two and a half days plus travel time).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should submit a CV detailing any formal training in methods or guideline development, a brief personal statement explaining their interest in the fellowship and anticipated goals, and a letter of support from their institution confirming their commitment to supporting the candidate’s responsibilities as a KDIGO Methods Fellow.
DEADLINE
Please send all application materials to Melissa Thompson (melissa.thompson@kdigo.org) by Monday, January 6, 2025, for consideration. Click for more details.