Elective Years 3 and 4: Nephrology - UAH
| Department: | Medicine |
| Title: |
Nephrology Diversification = Subspecialty Internal Medicine |
| Location: | University of Alberta Hospital |
| Duration: |
Minimum 2 weeks NOTE: ELECTIVES TO BE SCHEDULED FOR MID OCTOBER OR LATER CANNOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MID MAY |
| Contact: |
University of Alberta Students: Linda Semper mednneph@ualberta.ca (preferred) or phone 780-492-7174 |
| Overview: | The student would obtain experience in the medical, emotional and logistical aspects of the management of chronic kidney disease, including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis and kidney transplants. He/She would see problems of nephrology on the wards and in the clinic. He/She will be encouraged to make clinicopathologic correlations between renal biopsies and the clinical course of the biopsied patient. Clinical electrolyte, acid/base disorders and urinary sediment abnormalities in different renal disease states will also be addressed. |
| Objectives: |
A full exposure to clinical nephrology (may include pediatric nephrology). |
| Additional Notes: |
Students must have completed their Internal Medicine rotation prior to doing a Nephrology elective. Visiting Students: Connect Care ACCESS REQUIRED FOR THIS ELECTIVE: Students MUST request access for Connect Care A MINIMUM OF 6 WEEKS before the elective start date. Students who do not place this request before the 6 week deadline will not be granted access. Once visiting students have applied through the AFMC Student Portal and their elective is confirmed, a confirmation email will automatically be generated with further instructions and the online training link for Connect Care. |
| Last Updated: March 23, 2023 |