Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program
Join the Ochsner Transplant Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana, and become part of a nationally acclaimed team that is transforming lives through innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our Transplant Nephrology Fellowship offers an immersive, high-volume experience in one of the most advanced kidney transplant programs in the country.
National Recognition & ELITE Status
In 2025, Ochsner’s Kidney Transplant Program was awarded ELITE Status by the INTERLINK Centers of Excellence (COE) Network—an honor reserved for top-performing transplant centers nationwide. This designation reflects:
Superior risk-adjusted patient and graft survival outcomes
Efficient organ utilization and waitlist management
Multidisciplinary excellence across nephrology, surgery, pathology, and support services
Transplant Volume (2023)
- 187 single kidney transplants
- 13 simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplants
- 10 combined liver-kidney transplants
Survival Outcomes
- 1-Year Graft Survival: ~96.5%
- 3-Year Graft Survival: ~89.2%
- 1-Year Patient Survival: ~98.2%
- 3-Year Patient Survival: ~91.7%
Waitlist Metrics
- Median Time to Transplant: shorter than national average
- Waitlist Mortality: Lower than expected
SRTR Rating
- Rated “Better than Expected” in both patient and graft survival
Our 12-month accredited fellowship provides comprehensive training in:
- Pre- and post-transplant care
- Living donor and paired exchange programs
- Kidney biopsies (298 performed in 2023 with Interventional Radiology)
- Tissue typing and immunogenetics
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with:
- 5 Transplant Nephrologists
- 8 Transplant Surgeons
- 20 Transplant Coordinators
- 14 Advanced Practice Providers
- Renowned Renal Pathologist
- Structured curriculum with lectures, journal clubs, and academic conferences
- CME opportunities and generous vacation time
- Graduation-ready skillset with high procedural volume
- Career success: Graduates have joined top academic institutions and Ochsner’s own faculty
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide full immigration support. Fellows enjoy:
- A balanced call schedule and strong mentorship
- Life in New Orleans, a city rich in culture, cuisine, music, and festivals
- A supportive environment that values well-being and work-life balance
