ASN NEPHROLOGY BOARD REVIEW COURSE 2021
This course will be held July 17 – 22, and will be a fully virtual course. Each day will offer approximately 5 hours of interactive, live-streamed sessions with expert faculty that will incorporate case-based discussions, board-style questions, breakout groups, and more. All lectures will be available on-demand to view at your convenience. You will have access to all lectures for at least 2 years.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Interpret the fundamental concepts of nephrology in the areas of kidney function and structure; fluid and electrolyte disorders; glomerular and vascular disorders; potassium and acid base; tubulointerstitial disorders and nephrolithiasis; CKD, ESKD, and dialysis; hypertension; AKI, ICU nephrology, and pharmacology; bone and mineral metabolism; and transplantation;
- Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of kidney diseases; and
- Test individual medical practice competence against a series of simulated patient/case scenarios.
(Core Competencies: Patient Care and Medical Knowledge)
Target Audience
- Senior Nephrologists: Practicing nephrologists in all key areas of the specialty. The course also benefits pediatric nephrologists, intensivists, and hospitalists.
- Board Examination Participants: Individuals are thoroughly prepared for upcoming certification and recertification exams.
- Nephrology Fellows: Fellows seeking a detailed outline and discussion of what their current fellowship program should include.
- FASN Candidates: The approximately 53 CME credit hours earned at the BRCU can be applied towards the 70 hours required to qualify for FASN status.
Saturday, July 17
On-Demand: Day 1 – Available July 12
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Nephrotoxins for the Boards
- Mark A. Perazella, MD, FASN
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Inherited Renal Cystic Diseases
- Ronald D. Perrone, MD, FASN
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Estimating GFR: From Physiology to Public Health
- Cynthia Delgado, MD, FASN
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Cases: Imaging in Nephrology
- Mark A. Perazella, MD, FASN
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Approach to the Interpretation of Proteinuria, Albuminuria, Hematuria, and Urinary Sediment
- Richard J. Glassock, MD, FASN
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Add Efficiency to Your Studying: Change the Way You Approach the Boards
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
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Day 1: Saturday, July 17, 10:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. EDT
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SESSION DETAILS |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
BRCU Welcome and Introduction
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
- Roger A. Rodby, MD, FASN
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| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Question Block #1 Self Directed Case Breakouts |
| 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM |
Warm-Up Board Questions
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
- Roger A. Rodby, MD, FASN
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| 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM |
Relationship Between Sodium and Water: Principles of Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia
- Mitchell H. Rosner, MD, FASN
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| 12:55 PM – 1:55 PM |
Cases: Volume, Sodium, and Water Disorders
- Roger A. Rodby, MD, FASN
- Mitchell H. Rosner, MD, FASN
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| 2:55 PM – 3:25 PM |
Question Block #2 Self-Directed Case Breakouts |
| 3:25 PM – 4:05 PM |
Cases: Urinalysis/Urine Microscopy
- Mark A. Perazella, MD, FASN
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| 4:05 PM – 4:55 PM |
Acute and Chronic Interstitial Nephritis
- Mark A. Perazella, MD, FASN
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| 4:55 PM – 5:45 PM |
Cases: Onconephrology
- Mark A. Perazella, MD, FASN
- Mitchell H. Rosner, MD, FASN
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| 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM |
Optional Breakouts Day 1 – Self Directed Study Groups |
Sunday, July 18
On-Demand: Day 2 – Available July 12
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SESSION DETAILS |
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Viral Nephritides, Including HIV, CMV and Hepatitis
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Pathogenesis and Mechanisms of Glomerular Injury
- Patrick H. Nachman, MD, FASN
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IgA Nephrology and Cases
- Patrick H. Nachman, MD, FASN
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Diabetic Nephropathy
- William Luke Whittier, MD, FASN
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Cases: Diabetic Kidney Disease
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Day 2: Sunday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT
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SESSION DETAILS |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Day 2’s Introduction
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| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
Pathology of Glomerulonephritides
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| 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM |
Idiopathic and Primary Glomerulonephritides
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| 12:20 PM – 1:50 PM |
Glomerulonephritides: Live Case Discussions #1
- Ronald J. Falk, MD, FASN
- Nelson Leung, MD
- Laura H. Mariani, MD, MS
- Glen S. Markowitz, MD
- Patrick H. Nachman, MD, FASN
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| 2:35 PM – 3:35 PM |
Dysproteinemias, Amyloid, Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis, and Thrombotic Angiopathies
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| 3:35 PM – 4:30 PM |
Secondary Glomerulonephritides and Vasculitis
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| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Glomerulonephritides: Live Case Discussions #2
- Ronald J. Falk, MD, FASN
- Nelson Leung, MD
- Laura H. Mariani, MD, MS
- Glen S. Markowitz, MD
- Patrick H. Nachman, MD, FASN
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| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Optional Breakouts Day 2 – Self-Directed Study Groups |
Monday, July 19
On-Demand: Day 3 – Available July 12
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Pregnancy and Kidney Diseases
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Poisonings and Intoxications
- David S. Goldfarb, MD, FASN
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Normal Kidney Potassium Handling
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Non-Anion Gap Acidosis
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Nephrolithiasis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Medical Management
- David S. Goldfarb, MD, FASN
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Acid-Base Disorders: Key Core Concepts
- Kalani L. Raphael, MD, MS, FASN
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Day 3: Monday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT
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SESSION DETAILS |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Day 3’s Introduction
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| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
Question Block #3 Self-Directed Case Breakouts |
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
Potassium: Hypokalemic and Hyperkalemic Disorders
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| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM |
Increased Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
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| 12:45 PM – 1:20 PM |
Metabolic Alkalosis
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| 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM |
Question Block #4 Self-Directed Case Breakouts |
| 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM |
Cases: Acid Base
- Biff F. Palmer, MD, FASN
- Roger A. Rodby, MD, FASN
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| 3:50 PM – 4:40 PM |
Genetic Renal Disease
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| 4:40 PM – 5:25 PM |
Cases: Genetics and Pregnancy
- Barry I. Freedman, MD
- Belinda Jim, MD
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| 5:25 PM – 6:00 PM |
Challenging Cases: Nephrolithiasis
- David S. Goldfarb, MD, FASN
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| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Optional Breakouts Day 3 – Self-Directed Study Groups |
Tuesday, July 20
On-Demand: Day 4 – Available July 12
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SESSION DETAILS |
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Principles of Drug Prescribing in Acute and Chronic Kidney Diseases
- William M. Bennett, MD, FASN
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Peritoneal Dialysis: Physiology and Clinical Approach to BP and Volume Control
- Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN
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How Dialysis Works: Physics/Physiology of Dialysis: The Basics, Similarities, and Differences Between PD and HD
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ESKD Vascular Access and Related Infections
- Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, FASN
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Dialysis: Cardiovascular and Blood Pressure Issues
- Susan Hedayati, MD, MS, FASN
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Cases: ESKD
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Anemia and Metabolic Acidosis in CKD and ESKD
- Susan Hedayati, MD, MS, FASN
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Day 4: Tuesday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. – 6:05 p.m. EDT
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SESSION DETAILS |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Day 4’s Introduction
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
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| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
Question Block #5 Self-Directed Case Breakouts |
| 10:45 AM – 11:20 AM |
Cases: CKD
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| 11:35 AM – 12:25 PM |
Common Medical Problems in the Patient with ESKD
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| 1:25 PM – 1:55 PM |
Question Block #6 Self-Directed Case Breakouts |
| 1:55 PM – 2:40 PM |
Dialysis: Prescription and Adequacy Issues for HD and PD
- Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN
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| 2:40 PM – 3:35 PM |
Peritoneal Dialysis: Infectious and Non-Infectious Complications
- Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN
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| 3:35 PM – 4:15 PM |
Hemodialysis: Selected Complications
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| 4:15 PM – 5:05 PM |
Board Cases
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
- Roger A. Rodby, MD, FASN
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| 5:05 PM – 5:35 PM |
Office Hours
- Christopher T. Chan, MD
- Mark L. Unruh, MD, MS
- Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN
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| 5:35 PM – 6:05 PM |
Optional Breakouts Day 4 – Self-Directed Case Breakouts |
Wednesday, July 21
On-Demand: Day 5 – Available July 12
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Pathophysiology and Treatment: Essential Hypertension
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Hypertensive Urgencies and Emergencies: Clinical Presentations and Therapy
- Tara I. Chang, MD, MS, FASN
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Drug-Induced Hypertension
- Tara I. Chang, MD, MS, FASN
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AKI: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Risk Assessment
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Day 5: Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. EDT
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SESSION DETAILS |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Day 5’s Introduction
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
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| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
Question Block #7 Self-Directed Breakouts |
| 10:45 AM – 11:40 AM |
Secondary Hypertension: Clinical Syndromes, Diagnostic Workup, and Management
- George L. Bakris, MD, FASN
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| 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM |
Renal Artery Stenosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Ischemic Nephropathy
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| 12:35 PM – 1:15 PM |
Cases: Hypertension
- George L. Bakris, MD, FASN
- Tara I. Chang, MD, MS, FASN
- Stephen C. Textor, MD
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| 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM |
Question Block #8 Self-Directed Breakouts |
| 2:45 PM – 3:55 PM |
AKI: Prevention and Non-Dialytic Therapy
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| 3:55 PM – 5:05 PM |
Acute Renal Replacement Therapies
- Ashita J. Tolwani, MD, MS
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| 5:05 PM – 6:15 PM |
Cases: AKI and ICU Nephrology
- Jay L. Koyner, MD
- Ashita J. Tolwani, MD, MS
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Thursday, July 22
On-Demand: Day 6 – Available July 12
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Treatment of CKD-MBD
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Transplant Evaluation
- Michelle A. Josephson, MD, FASN
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Magnesium: Normal Physiology, Hypomagnesemia, and Hypermagnesemia
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
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Cases: Transplantation
- William M. Bennett, MD, FASN
- Michelle A. Josephson, MD, FASN
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Calcium/Phosphorous/PTH, Vitamin D, and FGF-23: Pathophysiology of Metabolic Bone Disease
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Day 6: Thursday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. – 5:25 p.m. EDT
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SESSION DETAILS |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Day 6’s Introduction
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
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| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
Transplant Biopsy: Indications and Findings
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| 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM |
Question Block #9 Self-Directed Breakouts |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM |
Transplant Immunology
- Michelle A. Josephson, MD, FASN
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| 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
Post-Transplant Infectious Complications
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| 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM |
Question Block #10 Self-Directed Breakouts |
| 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM |
Post-Transplant Noninfectious Complications
- Michelle A. Josephson, MD, FASN
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| 3:50 PM – 4:35 PM |
Cases: Metabolic Bone Disease
- Tamara Isakova, MD
- Myles Wolf, MD
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| 4:35 PM – 5:10 PM |
Board Cases 2
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
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| 5:10 PM – 5:25 PM |
BRCU Closing
- Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
- Roger A. Rodby, MD, FASN
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