Learning Objectives:

To educate and update the audience on the fundamentals of research and clinical nephrology and transplantation through case-based and pathology presentations, discussions and literature review of differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, standard and new advances in therapy
At the conclusion of each week of activity, the participants will be able to:
--    Develop a thorough differential diagnosis of acute and chronic kidney diseases or electrolyte abnormalities, or stone formations or kidney transplant complications encountered in clinical practice
-    Identify the pathological manifestations and pathophysiological mechanisms of kidney diseases
-    Discuss and obtain the appropriate diagnostic studies
-    Describe state-of-the-art/standard and novel therapeutic modalities of kidney related diseases

Direct Accreditation:
Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Boston University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Faculty, Planning Committee, and CME Administrator disclosure statement:

Joel Henderson, Speaker, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Sakina Flint, Program Manager, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.


Faculty disclosure of off-label use: 
Faculty members do not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.


Faculty disclosure policy:
Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals, and their spouses/partners, involved in the development and presentation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) activities to disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. This information is disclosed to CME activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to resolve all conflicts of interest. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.


Disclaimer: 
THESE MATERIALS AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF SUPPLEMENTING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. ANYONE USING THE MATERIALS ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND ALL RISK FOR THEIR APPROPRIATE USE. TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE MATERIALS. IN NO EVENT WILL TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE MATERIALS. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE.

 

Copyright:
© Trustees of Boston University, 2020/2021

Session date: 
03/04/2021 - 2:00pm EST to 03/04/2022 - 3:00pm EST
Location: 
Boston University School of Medicine
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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