Educating the Next-Generation Expert in Nephrology Genetics

Matthew B Lanktree; Shaymaa Shurrab; Resham Ejaz; Vanda McNiven; Lauren Brick; Nithiakishna Selvathesan; Peter Margetts; Azim Gangji; Marie Pigeyre; Alexander Chang; Christie P Thomas; Mathieu Lemaire

doi:10.1016/j.semnephrol.2025.151648

Educating the Next-Generation Expert in Nephrology Genetics

Semin Nephrol. 2025 Sep;45(5):151648. doi: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2025.151648. Epub 2025 Jul 15.

Authors

Affiliations

¹ Departments of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Division of Nephrology, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada. Electronic address: Lanktree@mcmaster.ca.
² Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
³ Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
⁴ Departments of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Division of Nephrology, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
⁵ Departments of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
⁶ Departments of Nephrology and Population Health Sciences, Geisinger, Danville, PA.
⁷ Division of Nephrology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

PMID: 40670224
DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2025.151648

Abstract

The importance of genetics and genomics in general nephrology has rapidly ascended within the last decade. While the genetic literacy of all nephrologists must improve, there is a particular need to develop the next generation of leaders and educators in nephrology genetics. In this review, we summarize how nephrology genetics could fit into the nephrology landscape and discuss components of a nephrology genetics training program. We outline potential objectives and educational content for a nephrology genetics curriculum. Finally, we identify logistical challenges and potential solutions when educating the next-generation expert in nephrology genetics.

Keywords: ADPKD; Genetics; alport syndrome; chronic kidney disease; education; fabry; fellowship; nephrology genetics.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Curriculum
Genetics, Medical* / education
Genomics / education
Humans
Nephrology* / education