Fellowship in Nephrology
A fellowship in nephrology provides advanced training in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases and disorders.
Course Overview
The Fellowship in Nephrology is a comprehensive one-year advanced training program designed to equip medical graduates with specialized knowledge and clinical competency in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of kidney diseases. This program bridges the gap between general medicine and subspecialty nephrology by providing intensive clinical exposure, hands-on procedural training, and evidence-based academic learning.
What You'll Learn
In-depth understanding of kidney physiology and pathophysiology.
Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic kidney disease.
Treatment of glomerular diseases and electrolyte imbalances.
Dialysis techniques, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Management of kidney transplant patients and related immunosuppressive therapies.
Performance of kidney biopsies and other nephrology procedures.
Requirements
Curriculum
10 Sections · 48 Lessons · 12 Months
01Introduction to Nephrology5 lessons
- Renal anatomy & physiology
- Glomerular/tubular functions
- Acid–base balance
- Fluid & electrolyte physiology
- Introduction to urinalysis
02Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)5 lessons
- Types & causes of AKI
- KDIGO staging
- Prerenal/renal/postrenal AKI
- Drug-induced nephrotoxicity
- AKI in ICU & postoperative care
03Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)5 lessons
- CKD stages & progression
- Proteinuria & albuminuria
- CKD-MBD
- Anemia of CKD
- Nutrition in CKD
04Renal Immunology4 lessons
- Primary GN (MCD, FSGS, membranous, IgA, MPGN)
- Secondary GN (lupus, vasculitis)
- Renal immunology basics
- Approach to hematuria & proteinuria
05Hemodialysis (HD) Principles & Practice5 lessons
- HD machine basics
- Dialyzers & membranes
- Vascular access (AVF, AVG, catheters)
- Dialysis complications
- Dialysis adequacy (Kt/V)
06Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)5 lessons
- CAPD & APD
- PD catheter care
- Peritonitis diagnosis/management
- PD ultrafiltration & adequacy
- Home-based PD
07Transplant Nephrology5 lessons
- Donor/recipient evaluation
- Immunosuppressive medications
- Acute/chronic rejection
- Opportunistic infections
- Post-transplant complications
08Critical Care Nephrology5 lessons
- AKI in critical illness
- CRRT modalities (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF)
- SLED
- Sepsis and kidney injury
- Electrolyte emergencies
09Pediatric Nephrology4 lessons
- Pediatric AKI & CKD
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Congenital kidney disorders
- Pediatric dialysis basics
10Renal Imaging5 lessons
- Kidney stones & metabolic evaluation
- Obstructive uropathy
- Hydronephrosis
- Imaging: USG, Doppler, CT, MRI
- Urodynamic basics
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