Pediatric Nephrology
PD 523M.7
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Description
The course will provide a working knowledge of clinical nephrology, including principles to integrate natural history, immunopathology and methods of patient evaluation ( renal biopsy, special studies, response to therapy and follow-up) in diagnosis and management.
The Nephrology Program at CHB is divided into 2 Services (1) General Consult Renal and (2)Dialysis and Transplantation. The Renal Clinics offer extensive exposure to a wide variety of congenital and acquired renal problems and fluid and electrolyte abnormalities.
The Student will see patients and participate in patient care under the supervision of the Attending Physician on the General Consult Service.
The Student will see patients awaiting renal transplant and in transplant follow-up.
He/she will be expected to attend Grand Rounds and 2 Clinical nephrology conferences per week at
in the Division.
Attendance is expected at the 2 practical working seminars for fellows in training each week
The Student will prepare and present clinical findings from both their outpatient and inpatients for discussion and planning during working ward rounds. These presentations are used as basis for ongoing formative direction and evaluation.
One formal case based presentation during the elective month will be expected - this case will demonstrate both underlying basic science and evidence based decisions in a patient managed.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to International Visiting Students
