American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Board Review Course and Update 2018
In-Person Event
Jul 28 - Aug 02, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, USA
OVERVIEW
American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Board Review Course and Update is organized by American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and will be held from Jul 28 - Aug 02, 2018 at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 65.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Target Audience:
• Senior Nephrologists: Practicing nephrologists in all key areas of the specialty. The course also benefits pediatric nephrologists, intensivists, and hospitalists.
• Board Examination Participants: Individuals are thoroughly prepared for upcoming certification and recertification exams.
• Nephrology Fellows: Fellows seeking a detailed outline and discussion of what their current fellowship program should include.
• FASN Candidates: The 65 CME credit hours earned at the BRCU can be applied towards the 70 hours required to qualify for FASN status.
Course Overview:
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) focuses on key information needed to prepare for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification examinations. ASN structures BRCU to maximize participants’ readiness for these examinations. BRCU is the best way to sharpen your knowledge and review key nephrology concepts. Interactive case discussions are incorporated into lectures and panel Q&A sessions to help provide a comprehensive and indispensable update for practicing nephrologists. Each topic and its time allocation are patterned after the ABIM nephrology examination, giving you the most efficient preparation. Through this course, you will be able to interpret the fundamental concepts of nephrology in the areas of:
• Kidney Function and Structure
• Sodium and Water Abnormalities
• Glomerular and Vascular Disorders
• Acid-Base and Potassium Disorders
• Tubular, Interstitial, and Cystic Disorders
• CKD and ESRD
• Hypertension
• AKI and ICU Nephrology
• Pharmacology
• Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium Disorders and Stones
• Bone and Mineral Metabolism
• Kidney Transplantation
You will also formulate diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of kidney diseases and test individual medical practice competence against a series of simulated patient/case scenarios.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
• Interpret the fundamental concepts of nephrology in the areas of kidney function/structure; fluid and electrolytes; glomerular/vascular disorders; tubulointerstitial disorders; bone/mineral metabolism, and stones; hypertension; AKI and ICU nephrology; CKD, ESRD, and dialysis; and transplantation;
• Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of kidney disease; and
• Test individual medical practice competence against a series of simulated patient/case scenarios. (Core Competencies: Patient Care and Medical Knowledge)
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
Target Audience:
• Senior Nephrologists: Practicing nephrologists in all key areas of the specialty. The course also benefits pediatric nephrologists, intensivists, and hospitalists.
• Board Examination Participants: Individuals are thoroughly prepared for upcoming certification and recertification exams.
• Nephrology Fellows: Fellows seeking a detailed outline and discussion of what their current fellowship program should include.
• FASN Candidates: The 65 CME credit hours earned at the BRCU can be applied towards the 70 hours required to qualify for FASN status.
Course Overview:
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) focuses on key information needed to prepare for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification examinations. ASN structures BRCU to maximize participants’ readiness for these examinations. BRCU is the best way to sharpen your knowledge and review key nephrology concepts. Interactive case discussions are incorporated into lectures and panel Q&A sessions to help provide a comprehensive and indispensable update for practicing nephrologists. Each topic and its time allocation are patterned after the ABIM nephrology examination, giving you the most efficient preparation. Through this course, you will be able to interpret the fundamental concepts of nephrology in the areas of:
• Kidney Function and Structure
• Sodium and Water Abnormalities
• Glomerular and Vascular Disorders
• Acid-Base and Potassium Disorders
• Tubular, Interstitial, and Cystic Disorders
• CKD and ESRD
• Hypertension
• AKI and ICU Nephrology
• Pharmacology
• Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium Disorders and Stones
• Bone and Mineral Metabolism
• Kidney Transplantation
You will also formulate diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of kidney diseases and test individual medical practice competence against a series of simulated patient/case scenarios.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
• Interpret the fundamental concepts of nephrology in the areas of kidney function/structure; fluid and electrolytes; glomerular/vascular disorders; tubulointerstitial disorders; bone/mineral metabolism, and stones; hypertension; AKI and ICU nephrology; CKD, ESRD, and dialysis; and transplantation;
• Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of kidney disease; and
• Test individual medical practice competence against a series of simulated patient/case scenarios. (Core Competencies: Patient Care and Medical Knowledge)
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
KEY DATES
28 Jul, 2018
Event Start Date
02 Aug, 2018
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
NephrologySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
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