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Elective Title: 93KR710 — PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ELECTIVE FOR SENIOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Description:

Through clinical experience, reading, and a series of "one-on-one" lectures, the student should become proficient in the following areas: glomerulonephritis, hematuria in childhood, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, renal tubular acidosis, acute and chronic renal failure, and urinary tract infections. Please come to the renal work room located on 5E, Simon Family Tower and join the resident team on the first day of your rotation.

Elective Details:

Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Allison Webb (alliwebb@iu.edu) and Kellie Hindman (kmhindma@indiana.edu)

Director: Myda Khalid, M.D.

Campus: Indianapolis

Location: Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health (Indianapolis)

Learning Objectives

  • 1) Determine the proper management of fluid and electrolyte problems in children with dehydration, acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease (MK4)
  • 2) Identify common causes of acute and chronic kidney disease in children (MK2)
  • 3) Explain common causes of glomerulonephritis in children (MK3)
  • 4) Describe common causes and management of hypertension in children (MK4)

Assessment

  • Clinical Performance Evaluation Form; (Clinical Observation)

Enrollment Information

Prerequisites: 4th year status

Availability with Max Students per Month:

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Duty Hours: 40

Time Distribution: 90% Clinical; 10% Lecture

Elective Type Category: AC - Advanced Clinical

Notes and Enrollment Information:

Add/Drop Contact Person: Allison Webb (alliwebb@iu.edu) and Kellie Hindman (kmhindma@indiana.edu)

Third Year Elective? No

Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: Yes

Skills Description: They do work with pharmacy, dietician, social work

Service Learning Included: None