Fellowship in Nephrology
This Fellowship course in Nephrology provides a foundational understanding of the principles, skills, and best practices essential for healthcare professionals to focus on renal disorders. Using a blended learning approach with case studies and interactive sessions, it provides a clinically relevant understanding to optimize patient outcomes in renal failure, glomerular diseases, and urinary tract infections.
- 12months
- May 28, 2026
- 14 modules
- 120 CPD Points
Course Curriculum
1. Foundations of Nephrology
- Basics of nephrology concepts
- Renal anatomy and histology
2. Diagnostics in Nephrology
- Introduction Electrolyte Levels
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Basics of Urinalysis
- Immunohistochemistry
- Assessment of electrolyte disorders (hyponatremia, hyperkalemia)
- Evaluation of acid-base disorders (metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis)
- Urine Cytology
- Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG)
3. Infections of the Urinary tract and Kidney
- Upper Urinary Tract infections
- Fungal infections of Urinary Tract
- Cystitis
- Urethritis
- Catheter-associated UTIs
- UTIs in pregnant women
- UTIs in patients with diabetes or immunosuppression
- Recurrent UTIs
4. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Types of Acute Kidney Injury
- Management of Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Staging and management of CKD
- Electrolyte Disturbances and Fluid management
5. Interstitial and Vascular Diseases
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Post-streptococcal and Other Bacterial Infection–Related Glomerulonephritis
- Viral Glomerulonephritis
- Vasculitis Diseases of the Kidney
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
- Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
- Microscopic polyangiitis
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Renal Artery Aneurysms
- Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
- Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
6. Kidney Disease in Special Populations
- Aging and Renal disease
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT)
- Autosomal recessive and dominant disorders (e.g., nephronophthisis, Alport syndrome)
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Aging and Pregnancy
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
- Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis
- Bardet-Biedl syndrome
- Gitelman syndrome
- Alport Syndrome
- Dent disease
- Peritoneal dialysis in children
- Hemodialysis in children
- Kidney transplantation in pediatric patients
- Renal crisis in systemic sclerosis
- HIV-Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN)
- Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)
7. Disorders of Electrolyte, water, and Acid-base
- Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
- Metabolic Acidosis and alkalosis
- Respiratory Acidosis and alkalosis
8. Renal Disease in Pregnant Women
- Renal hemodynamics during pregnancy
- Preexisting Kidney Diseases in Pregnancy
- Kidney Diseases in Pregnancy
- Acute kidney injury (AKI) in pregnancy
- Management of renal diseases in pregnant women
9. Nephrotoxicity
- Common Nephrotoxic Agents
- Drugs causing nephrotoxicity
- Management of nephrotoxicity
10. Nutritional Requirements in Renal Disease
- Nutritional screening and assessment
- Rationale For Medical Nutrition Therapy In Kidney Disease
- Nutrient And Fluid Requirements in Kidney
- Disease Diets and Enteral Supplements in Kidney Disease
11. Dialysis and Transplant
- Types of Dialysis
- Assessment and Preparation for Dialysis
- Dialysis Prescription and Treatment
- Pre-transplant evaluation and workup
- Immunosuppression protocols and complications
- Post-transplant care and rejection management
12. Cystic and Tubular Disorders
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease and ARPKD
- Alport Syndrome
- Urinary Tract Obstruction and Reflux Nephropathy
- Isolated Renal Tubular Disorders
- Nephrolithiasis
13. Renal Pathology and Research
- Interpretation of renal biopsies
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- In-depth discussion on ongoing research projects
14. Drugs in Nephrology
Drug Index
Earn Recognized Certifications
Upon successful completion of the course and all required assessments, participants will be awarded professional certificates that are recognized by leading healthcare institutions.
- Earn 120 CPD Points continuing medical education credits
- Digital certification with secure verification
- Share your achievement directly on LinkedIn and other platforms
- Certificate issued by MedVantage Education and recognized industry partners
Category
Fellowship
Mode
Hybrid
Duration
12 Months
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