MEDI-552 : Nephrology

The student is given broad exposure to the clinical practice of nephrology. He/she works as part of the ward team, doing patient workups, participating in daily attending rounds, and attending scheduled renal conferences. He/She becomes proficient in interpretation of blood chemistry and urine test results and observes first-hand the management of renal patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease including those on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and those with renal transplant and fluid and electrolyte problems.