Location

Please check the individual session for location or broadcast availability.  

Frequency

Monthly

Series Director

John Badalamenti, MD

Target Audience and Needs

Faculty, fellows, and medical students involved in the practice of Nephrology need regular updates on research and advances in the field of Nephrology. This series focuses on developing concepts of critical thinking related to evaluation of research literature by providing a platform for communication between peers and individuals of related disciplines, with the ultimate goal of application to practice in order to improve quality and quantity of life with emphasis on improving and preserving physical, social, psychological and functional domains of healthy living. 

Educational Methods

Educational methods will include lectures, case presentations, literature review, and panel discussion.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the sessions, the participants should be able to:

• Critically evaluate and compare concepts in Nephrology research literature.
• Discuss how advances in Nephrology medicine can improve quality of life for patients.
• Assess and apply new information relevant to the daily practice of Nephrology.

Evaluation

Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Series Coordinator 

Terra Davis, BBA 
tmdavis@utmb.edu
409-772-2473