It takes a special person to dedicate his or her life to the care and healing of children.

At Iowa, you will be exposed to some of the best clinicians, researchers and teachers in our profession. Through formal mentoring programs as well as an open-door philosophy, we provide personalized opportunities for you to learn career-long lessons from these dedicated professionals.

The pediatric nephrology faculty are dedicated to helping you achieve your training aims.  Inpatient and outpatient service expectations are well-balanced with ample learning opportunities and enthusiastic teaching, both in one-on-one settings and interactive didactic lectures. 

Fellowship Leaders

Carla Nester, MD, MSA, FASN

Carla M. Nester, MD, MS

Fellowship Director

Division Director, Pediatric Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation

Amy Strong, MD, MSCE

Amy Strong, MD, MSCE

Associate Fellowship Director

Instructor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology