Mayo Clinic’s 19th Annual Update Course: Advancing Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant Practice

This online CME course is derived from the Mayo Clinic’s Division of Nephrology and Hypertension’s 19th Annual Update Course, which took place via livestream in February 2021. The course covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for practicing nephrologists, hypertension specialists, and kidney transplant providers, with a focus on recent developments and breakthroughs in the field.

Target Audience

The course is specifically designed for:

• Nephrologists
• Transplant surgeons
• Hematologists
• Oncologists
• Internists
• Primary care physicians
• Family practice physicians
• Other specialists involved in the care of patients with kidney disorders and kidney and/or pancreas transplants
• Medical trainees
• Advanced practice professionals

In addition, healthcare professionals who care for cancer patients and want to learn more about the risks to renal function and transplant options due to kidney failure will find this course valuable.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Summarize recent developments and challenges in managing resistant hypertension, including its diagnosis, treatment, and management
• Construct a comprehensive management plan for hypertension complicating pregnancy, considering the complex needs of pregnant women with hypertension
• Describe the current potential of regenerative medicine in nephrology and its applications in treating kidney disorders
• Define the role of genetic testing in chronic kidney disease and transplantation, highlighting its importance in personalized medicine

Program Details

Course opens: March 14, 2022

Course expires: March 13, 2025

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