NEPH 709A Nephrology/Hypertension - OHSU/VAMC

Credits: 4
Students are expected to learn the clinical approach and therapy of common renal diseases and hypertension. Students are active participants on the nephrology inpatient consultation services at the VA Medical Center and University Hospitals. Problems commonly seen include acute renal failure, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities, diabetic nephropathy and hypertension. Students also participate in renal and hypertension clinics. Students average one new patient per day on the inpatient consultative service and generally follow between 3-5 patients. Students may attend clinic one half day per week and see between 2-4 patients. Students may observe placement of central catheters for hemodialysis and renal biopsies. Conferences include Clinical Case Conference, weekly Nephrology Didactic Sessions, Nephrology Journal Club and Medicine Grand Rounds. Students work with a team of two residents, one or two nephrology fellows and an attending nephrology staff. Written evaluation and oral feedback are provided based on observed case presentations and knowledge acquired. Students will acquire a good understanding of the management and diagnosis of renal disease and hypertension.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit