Curriculum Highlights

• Acid-base and electrolyte disorders
• Glomerulonephritis and transplantation
• Renal pathology and clinical images
• Genetic testing for improved prognosis and therapy selection
• Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound: fundamentals for acquisition and interpretation
• Physical exam of the dialysis access
• Expanding the role of SGLT2i in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease
• Cases in cryptonephrology
• The new fundamentals in immunology and nephrology

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Summarize current/recommended nephrology guidelines in clinical practice
• Explain the differential diagnosis of complex clinical presentations of patients with renal disorders
• Identify/integrate current therapeutic options for specific renal disorders
• Review and interpret up-to-date literature relevant to clinical practice
• Describe pathophysiological mechanisms as they apply to management of renal disease
• Synthesize teachings to better performance on the ABIM nephrology certification/recertification examinations

Topics and Speakers

The program features a range of topics and speakers, including:

• Renal Physiology for the Boards – Melanie P. Hoenig, MD
• Basic Concepts of Immunology in Autoimmune Kidney Disease – Ramon G. Bonegio, MD
• Renal Pathology in 2021 Part 1 – Helmut G. Rennke, MD
• Renal Pathology in 2021 Part 2 – Astrid Weins, MD, PhD
• Current Approaches to Urine Sediment Analysis – Martina M. McGrath, MB BCh
• IgA Nephropathy – Gerald B. Appel, MD
• MembraOUS Nephropathy – Laurence H. Beck, Jr., MD, PhD
• ANCA Vasculitis – John L. Niles, MD
• Update on Lupus Nephritis – Gerald B. Appel, MD
• Metabolic Management of Kidney Stones – Gary Curhan, MD, ScD
• Anemia Management: Update and Best Practices – Ajay K. Singh, MBBS, FRCP (UK), MBA
• Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia Sodium Disorders – David B. Mount, MD
• Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia Potassium Disorders – David B. Mount, MD
• Acid-Base Disorders Part I Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis – Alan S.L. Yu, MB, BChir
• Acid-Base Disorders II Non-Gap Acidosis and Metabolic Alkalosis – Alan S.L. Yu, MB, BChir
• Treating Renal Patients with Rituximab in the Era of Covid-19 – David B. Mount, MD
• Genetics and Kidney Disease – Friedhelm Hildebrandt, MD
• Update on Polycystic Kidney Disease – Cristian Riella, MD
• Pediatric Nephrology – Michael J.G. Somers, MD
• Genetics How to Integrate It into Practice – Ana Onuchic-Whitford, MD
• Health Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease – Lupus Nephritis as a Model Social Determinants, Biology, and Unmet Needs – Winfred W. Williams, Jr., MD
• Pig-to-Human Xenotransplantation: NYU Langone Health’s Experience – Robert Montgomery, MD, PhD
• Why Do We Reject a Transplant? – Jamil R. Azzi, MD
• Transplant Immunosuppression for the Boards – Steven Gabardi, PharmD, BCPS, FAST, FCCP

…and many more!

Special Lecture and Question & Answer Sessions

The program also features special lectures and Q&A sessions, including:

• SPECIAL LECTURE: Pig-to-Human Xenotransplantation: NYU Langone Health’s Experience – Robert Montgomery, MD, PhD
• Question and Answer Session – Faculty

The comprehensive review of nephrology practices is designed to provide nephrologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to stay current in the field. With 70+ lectures, case discussions, and board preparation sessions, this program is an indispensable resource for those looking to improve their practice.

Original Release Date: September 30, 2022

Termination Date: January 31, 2025