NEPHINAR Series
Presented by UK Division of Nephrology, Bone, and Mineral Metabolism
NEPHINARS are virtual Nephrology Seminars intended for Primary Care Providers, Hospitalists, and other medical professionals caring for patients with kidney diseases.
The goal is to highlight recent advances in many aspects of Nephrology care and how to best serve patients with diverse needs. The seminars are free but require registration. CME credit.
Contact Emily Thomas (emily.thomas@uky.edu) if you require special physical arrangements to attend this activity or with any questions regarding this site or registration.
COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
Fawad Shuaib, MD Taha Ayach, MD
Assistant Professor Associate Professor
UK Division of Nephrology, Bone, and Mineral Metabolism
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
NEPHINARS are typically held on the third Wednesday, every other month, from 4-5 p.m. EST
These are free, online webinars (via Zoom) with the option to receive CME credit, but registration is required.
After each session, instructions regarding CME credit are emailed to participants.
NEPHINAR Schedule
| Date | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2024 | Peter Sawaya, MD | Common Pitfalls in Managing CKD Patients |
| Taha Ayach, MD | Optimal Care of Diabetic Kidney Disease | |
| 10/16/2024 | Tyler Sims, MD | The Art of Navigating Fluid Management and diuretics in CKD Patients |
| Mark Rudy, MD | Complications of Glomerular Diseases and Their Therapy: What the Hospitalist and Primary Care Provider Should Know | |
| 12/18/2024 | Katherine Donaldson, MD | Resistant Hypertension: Evidence-based Update |
| Megan Robinson, MD | Management of Essential HTN | |
| 02/19/2025 | Omar Osman, MD | Hepato-Renal Syndrome: What Lies Beyond the MAP |
| Samuel Beavin, MD | Cardiorenal Syndrome: Beyond Diuretics | |
| 4/16/2025 | Fawad Shuaib, MD | Managing Hyperkalemia in the New Era |
| Pye Oo, MD | Dialysis Access and the Non-Nephrologist | |
| 6/18/2025 | Sravanthi Paluri, MD | Care of the Kidney Transplant Patient |
| Ashish Kataria, MD | Urinary Tract Infections After Kidney Transplant | |
| 8/20/2025 | Jonathan Webb, MD | Osteoporosis Update for the Primary Care Provider |
| Madhumathi Rao, MD, PhD | Osteoporosis Across the Spectrum of Kidney Disease |
Archived Zoom Recordings
August 2024
Common Pitfalls in Managing CKD Patients
October 2024
The Art of Navigating Fluid Management and Diuretics in CKD Patients
Complications of Glomerular Diseases and Their Therapy: What the Hospitalist and Primary Care Provider Should Know
December 2024
February 2025
Hepato-Renal Syndrome: What Lies Beyond the MAP
Cardiorenal Syndrome: Beyond Diuretics
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CME: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 nursing contact hour(s).
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Questions? Concerns?
Contact emily.thomas@uky.edu