Vlatko’s story

The ERA short-term fellowship is an excellent initiative that offers structured, high-quality training in leading European centers. It provides a unique opportunity to acquire advanced skills, broaden professional perspectives, and establish international collaborations.

Yes, the fellowship represents a highly valuable professional achievement. It reflects advanced subspecialty training, clinical expertise, and international academic engagement, making it an important component of a professional CV.

The fellowship significantly strengthened my expertise in nephropathology, particularly in renal biopsy interpretation, immunofluorescence analysis, and clinico-pathological correlation. It enhanced my academic profile, improved diagnostic skills, and introduced practices that can be implemented in my home institution.

I gained hands-on experience in biopsy evaluation, immunofluorescence diagnostics, and preparation of pathology reports. Exposure to high case volumes and multidisciplinary discussions broadened my diagnostic approach, while the professional connections established will support future collaboration and expert consultation.