Patients with progressive chronic kidney disease are typically initiated on hemodialysis at CKD Stage 5. But is there benefit to starting it earlier versus later in Stage 5. This studies compares initiation of hemodialysis at eGFR 10-15 versus 5-7. Here…
Educational Goals & Overview Residents on the nephrology rotation are expected to gain competency in the management of hypertension, common kidney diseases, and electrolyte disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. With the guidance of the nephrology staff, residents…
General Nephrology ("Renal") clinic occurs every Thursday morning in Clinic P. In addition, the Renal Transplant and Glomerulonephritis Clinic clinic is held Tuesday afternoons and is staffed by the Nephrology consult resident and fellows.
Rotations on the Nephrology service will be between two to four weeks in duration. Clinical experience includes inpatient Nephrology consultation and outpatient Nephrology clinic, which includes the Renal Transplant and Glomerulonephritis clinic on Tuesday afternoons. Supervision will be provided by…