MDR 894: ACE Pediatric Nephrology

Course Type
ACE (Advanced Clinical Elective)
Course Description
This course will emphasize the clinical approach to health maintenance and diseased states of the renal and urologic systems. We aim to provide a review of renal pathophysiology through representative outpatient and consultative clinical encounters, as well as educational conferences. By the end of the course, you should have an understanding of the abnormal findings, diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic approach for a given disease process. In addition, we hope that you will develop an appreciation for the scientific evidence behind current clinical practice in pediatric nephrology.
Credits 4
Availability During the Year
All year
Allow Visiting Students
Yes
Number of Students per Block
2

Course Director Contact Information

Tara Gavcovich, M.D. (tbg21@med.miami.edu)
Department Contact
Merida M. Pelier (mmp161@med.miami.edu / 305-585-6364 for clinical schedules)
Phase 3 Liaison
Vanessa Justiniano (vxj152@med.miami.edu for add/drop forms)