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Matthew Sparks, MD, Nephrology, Durham, NC

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Nephrology • Durham, NC

Hereditary Kidney Disease Genetics, Hypertension, Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

Associate Professor of Medicine

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Summary

  • I serve as the Program Director for the Nephrology Fellowship Program. I am the lead for the newly established Society for Early Education Scholars (SEEDS) in the Department of Medicine. The SEEDS Program is a year-long mentored education program designed for fellows planning careers as clinician educators or education scholars.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 2007 - 2011
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 2003
  • University of Arkansas
    University of ArkansasBS, Microbiology/Immunology, Cum Laude, 1994 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Midcareer Distinguished Educator Award American Society of Nephrology, 2022
  • Young Physician-Scientist Award American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2017
  • Excellence in Education Award Duke Department of Medicine, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • How to Manage Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care
    How to Manage Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary CareAugust 11th, 2022
  • The LUST Trial: Lung Ultrasound in Patients on Dialysis to Guide Dry Weight
    The LUST Trial: Lung Ultrasound in Patients on Dialysis to Guide Dry WeightNovember 9th, 2021
  • The NBLU Experience: An Immersion in Leadership, Networking, Economics of Nephrology, and Diversity
    The NBLU Experience: An Immersion in Leadership, Networking, Economics of Nephrology, and DiversityOctober 17th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • National VA Career Development Award 2Veterans Affairs Administration2014–2019
  • Mandel Seed GrantEdna and Fred L. Mandel Jr. Foundation2013–2014
  • National Scientist Development GrantAmerican Heart Association2013–2014
  • Gerald Olsen GrantInstitute for Medical Research2011–2013
  • Chairs Research AwardDuke Univeristy Department of Medicine2011–2012
  • Emerging Leaders in Hypertension Fellowship GrantForest Pharmaceuticals2010–2011

Committees

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Board 2021 - Present
  • Committee Member, Amercian Society of Nephrology Media and Communications Committee 2017 - Present
  • Member, Duke Nephrology Fellowship Education Committee 2008 - Present
  • Member, American Society of Nephrology Education Committee 2012 - 2016

Research History

  • Duke University Biomedical Scholar2010 - 2011

Professional Memberships

External Links

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