Anti-Nephrin Antibodies in Minimal Change Disease
Approach to the Patient with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Dysfunction- Part 1
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Conferences, Courses, & Grants
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Interventional Nephrology Series
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Peritoneal Dialysis Education
Not all nephrology fellowship programs offer structured, in-house training in home dialysis modalities. Opportunities for extended third-year training focused on peritoneal dialysis (PD) are also limited. Even at institutions with robust PD programs, 24-hour on-site support staff are…
The ENaC Game: Bringing Nephron Anatomy to Life Through Interactive Learning
Nephron anatomy is fundamental to understanding kidney physiology, disease mechanisms, and targeted therapies. Yet, many trainees learn it through static diagrams and rote memorization, which can feel abstract and disconnected from clinical application. I wanted to design a…
Skeleton Key Group Case #40: Cosmetic Calcium
Author: Nikitha (Niki) Cherayil, MD A. The Stem A middle-aged woman with chronic kidney disease stage 3 in the setting of hypertension and recurrent kidney stones presented to the emergency department with several days of right flank pain,…
2026 NephSIM Nephrons: Applications Due 11/13 (For Medical Students & Residents)
Applications are now open for the 2026 NephSIM Nephrons/National Kidney Foundation Program, a 6-month virtual mentoring and education program for medical students and residents (in US/Puerto Rico) interested in learning more about nephrology & careers in nephrology. Please find the 2026 program below and more…
Practicing CRRT Anywhere: A Virtual Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Simulator
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is essential for critically ill pediatric patients with acute kidney injury, severe fluid overload, or metabolic emergencies. Yet opportunities for trainees to meaningfully practice CRRT decision-making are rare, particularly in pediatrics, due to…
Skeleton Key Group Case #39: Wasted Salt
Welcome to the 39th case of the Skeleton Key Group, a team of nephrologists from around the world who build a periodic education package for the Renal Fellow Network. Author: Saud Alsaleh (@Saud___Alsaleh) A. The Stem: A 42-year-old…
Working on my K23 application while making new friends and memories
Author: Meyeon Park Course year: 2012 Dr. Meyeon Park during a bike ride at Acadia National Park When I first heard about MDIBL for renal fellows, I knew instantly that I wanted to go. The idea of revisiting renal…
Looking Back to Move Forward: My educational experience at MDIBL
Author: Nirupama Ramkumar, M.D Course Year: 2012 Dr. Ramkumar (center left) with co-fellows outside the Jordan Pond House It has been more than a decade since I was last at Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL), yet my…
Internal Milieu Chronicles: A Personal Voyage of Discovery
Author: Dr. Fatima Ayub Course Year: 2022 As an international medical graduate with no prior lab experience or expertise in basic science, my journey as a physician and a budding nephrologist took an unexpected turn when I attended…
Skeleton Key Group Case #38: Thirsty and Salty
Welcome to the 38th case of the Skeleton Key Group, a team of nephrologists from around the world who build a periodic education package for the Renal Fellow Network. Author: Eric S. Chai (@Eric__Chai) A. Stem A 55-year-old…