Clinical Nephrology (Clinical Elective)

2 units

Students rotate through inpatient and outpatient experiences to gain exposure to all facets of nephrology. They will spend the majority of their time on an inpatient consult service, gaining exposure to acute and chronic renal failure, glomerulonephritis, and electrolyte disorders. During this time, they will serve as a fully integrated member of the consult team, evaluating underlying causes of kidney disease, performing diagnostic procedures, formulating management plans, and engaging in decision-making discussions with primary services and families. In addition, students will have the opportunity to experience ICU nephrology, transplant nephrology, the various CKD clinics, and all modalities of dialysis, including in-center, home, and peritoneal dialysis.