Nephrology Knowledge Curriculum/Log:  (P=Patient, R=Reading, L=Lectures)
 
Learning Methods:

Patients:  It is advisable that the resident keep a log of the patients seen in order to direct his/her reading and future patient experience.  Lectures and reading will facilitate learning.

References:

Textbook:  Nephrology, McGraw Hill clinical Medicine Series

Diseases of the Kidney, Schrier

Up to Date

  1. Diagnosis and management of acute renal failure

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  2. Diagnosis and management of electrolyte disorders

     

  3. Diagnoses and management of acid-base disorders

     

  4. Prevention and management of diabetic nephropathy

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  5. Diagnosis and management of glomerularnephritis

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  6. Diagnosis and management of nephrotic syndrome

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  7. Diuretic therapy

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  8. Renal dosing of medications

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  9. Diagnosis and management of Hypertensive Crisis

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  10. Diagnosis and management of the complications of renal failure

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  11. Management of the medical complications experienced by patients on dialysis