Alumni Quotes

“Only wonderful things come to mind when I think about my time here in St. Louis and WashU. It’s a city rich with history; the best part would be how nice and welcoming everyone has been. In addition to a robust training experience, I got to enjoy the multiple fun activities and places that the city has to offer.”

“As I conclude my nephrology fellowship, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the support and guidance I’ve received. Though I’m sad to leave, I’m excited for the future and carry with me invaluable lessons and memories. Thank you for being a part of my journey.”
@Abdullah Jalal

“My time here at Wash U has been fantastic. Being able to be around so many people who are passionate about patient care and nephrology was a blessing. I’ve made life-long friends and mentors who have helped shape my training. If I had to do it all over again, I would come here in a heartbeat. We have had so many amazing experiences in St. Louis, as I married my wife, Monica, here at Forest Park, and got to celebrate with old and new friends. We have made friends in the community and will look back on our time fondly.”
@MarcoThierry1

“This year of fellowship in WashU has been very special to me for being able to achieve my goals and reach my dreams finally to become a transplant nephrologist. I think I will have many cheerful fun memories to recall when it comes to living in St. Louis, many adventures and achievements, delicious food, travels, and good friends.”
@FarahDabbas89

“Reflecting on my time here at WashU Nephrology, I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Working alongside such dedicated and talented colleagues has been incredibly rewarding. Living in St. Louis has also been a wonderful experience, offering a great blend of professional growth and personal enjoyment.”
@JuanEduardoMD

“WashU has been a great experience. I met wonderful people and made lifelong friends during my time here. St Louis has been an unexpected pleasant surprise. This city has grown on me and will be missed.”

“Being here and living in St Louis has been good.  The place is accepting of newcomers and people are helpful.”
Taha joined the WashU Nephrology faculty in 2024.

“I’d just like to say that I had an incredible 2 years at the program! From the first day, I felt welcome and part of the nephrology family. The learning environment has been exceptional with a good work-life balance. I have definitely made lifelong friendships! I will miss living in St. Louis. The ability to run or walk in Forest Park every day is hard to beat! I got to experience a wide variety of excellent restaurants in the area, and not to forget attending different live sporting events including a Cardinals, Blues, and a St. Louis soccer game! I will definitely be back to visit!“

“I feel privileged to have been trained by ​such knowledgeable, helpful, and inspiring attendings; I am truly honored and humbled to join this group. I’ve wanted to be a WashU attending for a decade now, and as cliché as it is, this feels like a dream come true. I have tremendous gratitude for everyone who has helped me along the way.”
Morgan joined the WashU Nephrology faculty in 2023.

“I have had such a memorable two years at WashU Nephrology! I am so grateful for the support, teaching and mentorship from the faculty and to have been able to work with such a great group of co-fellows who have become close friends. It has been a privilege to be a part of this division. I have also made the most of living near Forest Park and enjoying the food scene! I couldn’t be happier to be staying in St. Louis!”
@ZoeyLevineMD

“The WashU nephrology program was truly prestigious and exceeded my expectations. The faculty and mentors were incredibly supportive, providing guidance and encouragement throughout my training. Overall, I feel privileged to have been a part of such an exceptional program that has shaped me into a skilled and confident nephrologist.”
@NyeinLynn1

“My time here has been wonderful. The knowledge I have acquired from the passionate faculty and staff will be carried with me for the rest of my career!  I am deeply appreciative of the time I have had here at Washington University.”

“It’s an honour to have been trained in such a prestigious institution. WashU has given me great mentors that I will always look up to. I am excited to start a new journey and humbled to know that I can always reach out to my mentors here. St. Louis has been my home for 5 years now. I have some of the most beautiful memories here which I will cherish forever! St. Louis will always hold a special place in my heart! Thanks to WashU for making my dream come true!”
@tomar_ojaswi

“It’s been an absolute delight.  The level of training and wide variety of pathology that we are exposed to as trainees is incredible.  In the nephrology fellowship, you learn everything about nephrology in the 1st year, and then in the 2nd year you sharpen your skills.  I pursued an additional year of transplantation nephrology. The whole year for me was a learning experience … from day 1 to day 365!  I learnt from every kidney transplant (we did 350 of them), from every team member (multidisciplinary teams) and from every attending.  It’s been a cerebral experience.  As for living in St. Louis, Rajashekar has 3 words: “I’ll be back.  Just amazing.  From the wonderful people to the gorgeous parks, to the amazing food scene. You have everything.” 
@Renoplant 

“My time here at WashU has been great!  It was a very busy year, don’t know how time flew by.  Everybody in the division has been exceptionally nice. They are all dedicated clinicians and teachers.  It was fun times with our nurse practitioners and co fellows!  I will miss working with all of them.”

“Saint Louis is one gem of a city – very underrated.  We had a great time here. WashU Nephrology is awesome and the core fellowship faculty advocates greatly for the fellows.  If I had to do Nephrology fellowship over again, I would choose this place.” 

“I feel that my time here has given me an excellent fund of knowledge and experience and I feel confident going out in the community and delivering what is arguably the best possible care I could have ever wanted.  The faculty here have been amazing and very knowledgeable and gave us an all-round experience throughout our time here.  Finally, St. Louis is a good city.  It has an urban feel and has great suburban areas for all types of people and cultures.  I am really thankful to be part of this amazing University and Division.”

“During my transplant nephrology fellowship, I was able to work with brilliant and supportive faculty, and I was also fortunate to have encountered many interesting cases in transplant nephrology.”

“When I first came to the program, I liked transplant … now I love it!  My program director, Dr. Rowena Delos Santos, did not spare any effort (along with the other attendings) to make sure the fellows got the best education possible. She always watched our back and was there for me whenever needed.”

“My journey at WashU Nephrology has been a total joy.  For me, finding a family-oriented program was a top priority and I am glad I made the right choice.  If you are looking for work-life balance, immense support, great working/leaning environment, patient diversity, opportunities for research, WashU is the place for you.  The training at WashU makes you a feel confident and ready to step into your career, whether it’s academic nephrologist or a private practice nephrologist.  Coming from the Northeast, I found St. Louis to be a hidden gem.  Such a budget-friendly, beautiful city with so much to do, especially if you have kids.”

“The WashU Nephrology Fellowship Program provides a well-rounded training experience.  From managing critical cases in the ICU, various glomerular diseases, extensive ESRD training, complicated electrolyte cases to well-structured continuity clinics, it prepares you to be a prolific nephrologist.  The faculty are fantastic and have an open-door policy.  There is a wide variety of mentorship, and the leadership are approachable.  I owe the program for motivating me to pursue transplant nephrology.  St. Louis is my home now, a wonderful Midwestern culture!  Forest Park is a gateway into another world.  St Louis has a small town feel for a big city.” 

“One thing you realize after graduating from WashU St. Louis, is that the level of nephrology training is par excellence! It will prepare you to practice in any part of the world. During fellowship, you strike the perfect balance between clinical work and academics. Fellows get excellent exposure to all types of renal pathology, kidney transplantation, AKI, Dialysis, PD and home hemodialysis. Its a great place to work and learn.”

“I cannot imagine a better place to have trained in nephrology. The range of pathology and acuity provided abundant learning opportunities. The faculty and staff are focused on the fellows’ education and professional development.”

“My participation in the Washington University training program in Nephrology prepared me for a career in clinical nephrology with a strong background in both clinical applications of basic nephrology principles as well as a deep-seated foundation in basic science research and its applicability in “bench-to-bedside” advances. The critical thinking skills, research background, and emulation of the clinical and scientific excellence of my Washington University Renal Division faculty mentors have helped me become a strong clinical nephrologist and partner in my practice and medical community.”

“It was a good experience training at WashU. The volume and Pathology exposure really prepared me for any type of practice.”