This five-week, systems-based course prepares second-year medical students to diagnose and manage disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract while reinforcing the scientific foundations laid in year one. Through a blend of interactive lectures, case-based team discussions, and problem-based learning (PBL) workshops, you will:
*Build a detailed anatomic and physiologic map of the nephron, collecting system, and lower urinary tract, linking structure to normal fluid-electrolyte balance, acid–base
homeostasis, and endocrine functions.
*Interpret clinical data and pathophysiology to differentiate common renal and urologic diseases—such as acute and chronic kidney injury, glomerular and tubular disorders,
nephrolithiasis, infections, and obstructive uropathies—integrating epidemiology, laboratory studies, imaging, and histopathology.
*Apply pharmacology in context, weighing therapeutic mechanisms, indications, and adverse effects of diuretics, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system agents,
antimicrobials, and immunomodulators used in renal care.
*Practice evidence-based medicine by appraising current literature and guidelines to craft patient-specific management plans that incorporate preventive, medical, and
surgical options.
*Refine clinical reasoning, ethics, and communication through faculty-facilitated PBL cases that emphasize shared decision-making, equity in transplantation and dialysis
access, and interprofessional collaboration.
*Demonstrate professionalism by meeting course expectations, providing constructive peer feedback, and modeling accountability to patients, colleagues, and the
healthcare team.