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Physician Training Programs

ASDIN-Accredited Training Program

Lifeline Vascular Access trains physicians to perform interventional procedures according to regimented and recognized training criteria established by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN).

Our comprehensive training program includes didactic instruction, case observation and extensive hands-on training. Upon completion of this training program, trainees will have met the formal training program requirement necessary for ASDIN certification.

Lifeline Vascular Access has established regional training centers where trainees have the opportunity to work with an experienced clinical staff and to learn procedures and methodology hands-on under the direction of a skilled interventionalist.

Gerald A. Beathard Fellowship in Interventional Nephrology

This 6-month fellowship, named on behalf of the founder of Interventional Nephrology, Gerald A. Beathard, M.D., Ph.D., is awarded to one distinguished physician each year and is designed to develop the cognitive and clinical skills in the management of dialysis vascular access, with focus on endovascular approach.