In-Patient Renal Rotation

It is the goal of the in-patient Nephrology rotation that the Resident:

1) Understand the basic pathophysiology, work-up,  and treatment of disorders of the serum sodium

a. Disorders of the serum sodium
b. Disorders of the serum potassium
c. Disorders of acid/base balance

2) Understand the pathophysiology, common causes, work-up and treatment of acute kidney injury

3) Understand the pathophysiology, common causes, common complications of, the work-up of, and general treatment strategies for chronic kidney diseases and end-stage renal disease and its associated hypertension, anemia and osteodystrophy.

4) Understand the basics of extracorporial renal replacement therapies and their complications: hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapies

5) Understand the basics of peritoneal dialysis and any associated complications

6) Understand the presentation and work-up of common glomerular diseases

The Department of Medicine’s Formal Curriculum and Resident Evaluation System is available here: Renal Inpatient Curriculum