About the course
This comprehensive course offers a deep dive into renal medicine, spanning foundational concepts to advanced clinical management.The course integrates essential theory with practical, case-based learning to build a strong understanding of kidney-related disorders.By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with a thorough understanding of renal pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies, and evidence-based management approaches essential to the care of patients with kidney disease in both acute and chronic settings.
Key Topics:
- Overview of renal anatomy and physiology
- Disorders of extracellular fluid volume
- Dysnatremia and potassium imbalances
- Disorders of calcium, phosphate, and magnesium metabolism
- Acid-base disorders
- Glomerular disorders
- Hypertensive urgencies and emergencies
- Nephrolithiasis in acute care
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD): clinical evaluation, progression, and management
- Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- Acute management of kidney transplant patients
Course Director
Prof. Ihab Abdalrahman
Professor of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
Consultant of Acute Care Medicine, Soba University Hospital, Sudan
Dr. Elwaleed Elhassan
Consultant of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension with special interest in Critical Care Nephrology, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Medical Education