Pediatric Nephrology Renal Pathology Conference
Frequency: Monthly
This is a case-based conference with case presentations by nephrology faculty and/or Fellows followed by presentation of histologic findings in a teaching format presented by our pediatric renal pathologists.
Practical Nephropathology for Nephrology Fellows:
Normal Histology of the Kidney
Immune Mechanisms of Glomerular Pathology
Minimal Change Disease-Focal Sclerosis
Membranous Nephropathy
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
IgA Nephropathy
Acute Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Crescentic Glomerulonephritis
Lupus Nephritis
Diabetic Nephropathy
Amyloidosis
Thrombotic Microangiopathy
Renal Transplant Pathology
Pediatric Nephrology Journal Club
Frequency: Monthly
Fellows and faculty present and discuss recently published articles of importance.
Pediatric Nephrology Invitee Conference
Frequency: Monthly
Topics of nephrologic interest are selected to be presented by Divisional faculty, local faculty or Fellow invitees, or Pediatric Nephrology Fellows (once yearly in their 2nd and 3rd years).
Pediatric Nephrology Core Curriculum Course
Frequency: Monthly
Fellows and faculty present didactic reviews of the core topics in the fellowship curriculum. There are 33 topics that are covered during the 3 year fellowship. In addition, 10 core Orientation topics are presented in a concentrated fashion each year during the month of July.
Pediatric Departmental CPC Grand Rounds
Frequency: Weekly
Departmental CPC Grand Rounds are presented by a Pediatric Resident and moderated by a pediatric faculty member with audience interaction, followed by a didactic wrap-up of the case-in-point by a faculty member or Fellow. Nephrology Fellows are expected to provide the didactic discussion at least once during their 2nd or 3rd year.
Emory Transplant Conference
Frequency: Weekly from September through May
These are outstanding didactic conferences presented by local faculty and distinguished worldwide guest speakers.
Emory Adult Nephrology Grand Rounds
Frequency: Weekly
These are outstanding didactic conferences presented by local faculty and fellows and distinguished worldwide guest speakers.
Multidisciplinary Pediatric Renal Transplant Patient Care Conference
Frequency: Monthly
Chronic kidney disease patients undergoing evaluation for renal transplantation are discussed to identify issues affecting eligibility for or special needs regarding transplantation in participatory fashion by pediatric nephrology faculty, Fellows, transplant surgeons, transplant nurse coordinators, social workers, and others.
Research in Progress Seminar
Frequency: PRN
Fellows and faculty present proposed research projects, updates on ongoing research projects, or give practice presentations in preparation for scientific meetings.
Multidisciplinary Inpatient Care Rounds
Frequency: Daily (during in-patient rotations)
During inpatient coverage, the Fellow, under the close supervision of the pediatric nephrology attending, is responsible to coordinate care of inpatients and to involve team members in the discussion on daily rounds. Attendants include the pediatric resident (PL2 or PL3) on monthly assignment to the Nephrology service, medical students, transplant nurse coordinators, dialysis nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, child-life specialist, nutritionist, pharmacist, transplant services chaplain, and case coordinator.
Multidisciplinary Patient Care Dialysis Conference
Frequency: Monthly
The plan of care for all pediatric hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients is discussed, including medical management and preparation for kidney transplantation.