Pediatric Nephrology (4 to 8 Credit Hours)

Catalog description

This rotation is designed to familiarize the student with the diagnosis, management, and treatment of children with a variety of acute and chronic kidney-related disorders. This includes diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with renal disease, hypertension, fluid-electrolyte disorders, acid-base disorders, pre/post-operative care for end stage renal failure, and acute renal failure. Students will primarily see patients in the outpatient pediatric nephrology clinic and will have the opportunity to review laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and observe renal biopsies. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 8 Contact Hours: 20 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.