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Nephrology
ME 521M.23

Course Information

Description

The course is designed to give students a well-rounded exposure to the principles and practices of nephrology, with major emphasis on renal physiology, patho-physiology, hypertension, immunology, ICU nephrology

transplantation and dialysis. Students will participate in rounds, conferences, clinical sessions and didactic exercises. Students will work with renal fellows, medical residents and staff attendings. Particular emphasis will be given to problem-solving of disorders of fluid and electrolyte, as

well as acid-base, metabolism. Joint sessions will be conducted in renal pathology and radiology. There is no night or weekend schedule.

School Harvard Medical School
Credits 4
Cross Reg

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Course Component Advanced Elective
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Medicine
Grading Basis HMS Clinical Grading
Course Requirements Open only to HMS MD students
Curriculum Phase Post-PCE
Visiting Clerks Open to Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Visiting St
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Course Type Advanced Clinical Electives