Kidney Transplantation (Clinical Elective)

2 units

This elective course offers medical students an introduction to the field of kidney transplantation. Through a blend of didactic sessions, case discussions, and clinical exposure, students will gain foundational knowledge and practical insight into the multidisciplinary care of kidney transplant patients. Course Topics Include: Overview of kidney transplantation: indications, evaluation, and surgical principles, basic immunology relevant to transplant rejection and tolerance, principles and protocols of immunosuppressive therapy, post-transplant care and long-term management of kidney transplant recipients, and common complications and their clinical management By the end of the elective, students will be able to describe the transplant process from evaluation of the potential kidney transplant recipient to post-operative care, understand the rationale behind immunosuppressive regimens, and recognize the critical aspects of caring for kidney transplant recipients.