Nephrology - NEPH 541–G

Prerequisites:

Internal Medicine Clerkship

Location:

Maryland General Hospital

Description and Goals:

The Division of Nephrology of Maryland General Hospital is organized as a diagnostic unit for renal disease with facilities for treatment of acute and chronic renal failure. This elective exposes students to the practice of clinical nephrology and to the management of acute and chronic renal failure. Participants in this program become familiar with the diagnostic approach to hypertension, renal disease, renal function testing, the urinary sediment, and the treatment of renal diseases and hypertension. Experience is gained in the treatment of terminal renal failure including peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.

Number of Students:

1

Time of Year Available:

Academic weeks 1-48

Hours:

Monday through Friday - Yes
Evenings - No
Weekends - No
Call - No

Faculty Responsible:

Michael Yen, M.D.

Cedric Bryan, M.D.
(410) 225-8480
cbryan@marylandgeneral.org  

Administrative Contact:

Regina Azu
(443) 552-2420
razu@marylandgeneral.org  

Additional Information:

Students should call Dr. Bryan to discuss the rotation prior to registration.

Last Revision: April 11, 2013