Internal Medicine/Nephrology Hands-On Inpatient/Outpatient Rotation in Akron, Ohio
Attending Introduction
Completed Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois and worked as a hospitalist for three years before pursuing a Nephrology fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
Areas of interest include the management of chronic kidney disease, resistant hypertension, glomerular disease, and nephrolithiasis prevention. Oversees patients on various dialysis modalities, including home-based treatments like Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Hemodialysis. Has also been published in Kidney International, the official journal of the International Society of Nephrology, with an article on Chronic Massive Pneumoperitoneum.
You will be able to have hands-on experience in the outpatient setting, including interacting with patients, taking medical histories, performing basic physical exams and observing diagnosis and treatment conditions. You will also have inpatient observational experience.
Rotation Description
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis:
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Patient Assessment: Learning to take a detailed medical history, perform a focused physical examination, and interpret relevant laboratory tests (such as serum creatinine, electrolytes, and urinalysis).
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Imaging Studies: Understanding the role of imaging modalities like ultrasound and CT scans in evaluating kidney anatomy and function.
Management of Kidney Disorders:
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Medical Management: Learning about pharmacological interventions for managing conditions like hypertension, electrolyte imbalances, and complications of kidney disease.
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Dietary and Lifestyle Interventions: Understanding the role of diet, fluid management, and lifestyle modifications in managing kidney disease and preventing progression.
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Dialysis: Introduction to various modalities of renal replacement therapy, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and the principles of vascular access management.
Specialty Clinics and Procedures:
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Glomerulonephritis Clinic: Exposure to specialized clinics focused on the diagnosis and management of glomerular diseases.
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Transplant Clinic: Observing the care of patients pre- and post-kidney transplantation, including immunosuppressive therapy management and transplant nephrology follow-up.
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Renal Biopsy: Learning about the indications, technique, and interpretation of renal biopsies under the guidance of nephrologists.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Patient Appointments:
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.
Location & Schedule
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*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
