Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology
Gain advanced expertise in diagnosing, managing, and providing long-term care for kidney and urinary tract disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
Course Overview
The Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology is an advanced postgraduate training program designed to develop clinical expertise in the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of renal and urinary tract disorders in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The program emphasizes evidence-based nephrology practice, renal replacement therapies, congenital and acquired kidney diseases, hypertension, and multidisciplinary care. Fellowship gain structured exposure to inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology services, dialysis units, and transplant-related care, preparing them for specialized pediatric nephrology practice in international healthcare settings.
What You'll Learn
Evaluate and manage common and complex pediatric renal and urinary tract disorders.
Diagnose and treat acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in children.
Manage pediatric nephrotic syndrome and glomerular diseases.
Assess and manage pediatric hypertension and electrolyte disorders.
Apply principles of pediatric dialysis and renal replacement therapy.
Evaluate congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract.
Interpret pediatric renal investigations and imaging.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Practice ethical, safe, and evidence-based pediatric nephrology care.
Participate in clinical audit, research, and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
Curriculum
7 Sections · 35 Lessons · 12 Months
01Foundations of Pediatric Nephrology5 lessons
- Renal anatomy, physiology, and development
- Approach to hematuria and proteinuria
- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base disorders
- Pediatric renal pharmacology
- Interpretation of renal investigations
02Glomerular Diseases & Nephrotic Syndrome5 lessons
- Nephrotic syndrome in children
- Glomerulonephritis
- Vasculitic renal diseases
- Immunosuppressive therapies
- Renal biopsy indications and interpretation
03Acute Kidney Injury & Critical Nephrology5 lessons
- Etiology and classification of AKI
- AKI in critically ill children
- Fluid overload and renal support
- Drug-induced nephrotoxicity
- AKI prevention strategies
04Chronic Kidney Disease & Hypertension5 lessons
- Staging and progression of CKD
- Pediatric hypertension
- Growth failure and CKD-related complications
- Bone and mineral disorders
- Transition to adult nephrology care
05Congenital & Structural Renal Disorders5 lessons
- Congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT)
- Obstructive uropathies
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Prenatal diagnosis and counseling
06Dialysis & Renal Replacement Therapy5 lessons
- Principles of peritoneal dialysis
- Hemodialysis in children
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Dialysis access care
- Complications of dialysis
07Renal Transplantation & Long-Term Care5 lessons
- Indications for pediatric renal transplantation
- Pre- and post-transplant evaluation
- Immunosuppression protocols
- Infection prevention and rejection
- Long-term follow-up of transplant recipients
Instructor
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