Conferences
Journal Club
- All fellows discuss article in advance (at least 2 days) with Dr. Beddhu.
- Major discussed tables and figures should be on transparencies.
- Articles should have significant impact.
- Basic and clinical sciences articles are encouraged, not reviews or case reports.
Case-Based Presentations
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- Each presentation takes about 20 minutes.
- Does not have to be elegant or formal.
- Reviews focused nephrology topic.
M&M/Faculty Cases
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- M&M cases should be discussed at least 2 days in advance with Dr. Kohan.
- HIPAA regulations are followed.
- Identifying solutions, as opposed to placing fault, should be emphasized.
Landmark Papers
- Key papers in a given area discussed.
- Papers should be as recent as possible.
- Current guidelines should be based on these papers.
- Fellows discuss papers at least 2 days in advance with Dr. Beddhu.
- Some papers may be found on Fellow's Lounge Website
- Examples:
- HEMO study for dialysis dose
- IDNT/RENAAL for ARB in DM
- Lifton papers identifying Na transporters in hypertension
Fellows are responsible for making any switches in presentation dates.
Cancellations are not acceptable, except in emergencies or illness.