Train. Discover. Lead.

The University of Iowa Transplant Surgery Fellowship offers exceptional operative experience, close faculty mentorship and meaningful academic opportunities in a collaborative transplant center. Fellows are active members of the team from day one, caring for patients across every stage of the transplant journey while developing the skills needed for a successful career in transplant surgery.

Meet Our Fellows

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Yuki Nakafusa, MD

Kyushu University School of Medicine, Japan

"What sets Iowa apart is the combination of hands-on surgical experience, supportive mentorship and opportunities to contribute to the future of transplantation."

- Sung Hoon Kim, MD, PhD, Former Fellow

Why Fellows Choose Iowa

Why Fellows Choose Iowa

  • Broad exposure to kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation
  • Adult and pediatric transplant experience
  • Dedicated faculty mentorship
  • Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Opportunities for national presentations and publications
  • A welcoming academic community focused on fellow success
Transplant Fellowship Graduation 2026

Research & Academic Growth

Research is an important part of the fellowship experience. Fellows work closely with faculty mentors to contribute to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and advancements in transplant care.

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Fellow Publications

Shengliang He, MD

Smita Pancholia, MBBS, MS

Abhinav Seth, MBBS

Priyadarshini Manay, MBBS, MS

Take the Next Step

Join a fellowship program where surgical training, mentorship and academic growth come together to prepare the next generation of transplant surgeons