Syllabus
ABIM Nephrology Prep Course (Nephrology)
76 lessons. Online and self-paced.
Renal Physiology
Core renal physiology, urine studies, imaging, and biopsy interpretation that anchor nephrology diagnosis and exam problem solving.
- 1GFR And Renal Blood Flow
- 2Tubular Transport Mechanisms
- 3Urine Concentration And Dilution
- 4Urine Sediment Patterns
- 5Proteinuria And Albuminuria Assessment
- 6Fractional Excretion Reasoning
- 7Kidney Imaging Patterns
- 8Kidney Biopsy Indications
- 9Renal Pathology Correlation
Fluid Electrolyte Acid-Base
Disorders of sodium, water, potassium, calcium, phosphate, magnesium, and acid-base balance with emphasis on interpretation and first-line management.
- 10Hyponatremia Classification
- 11SIADH And Mimics
- 12Hypernatremia Management
- 13Hyperkalemia Mechanisms
- 14Hypokalemia Evaluation
- 15Calcium Magnesium Phosphate Disorders
- 16Acid-Base Analysis Framework
- 17Metabolic Acidosis Differentials
- 18Metabolic Alkalosis And Respiratory Disorders
Acute Kidney Injury
AKI syndromes, critical nephrology, and renal replacement decision-making for inpatient and consult settings.
- 19AKI Definitions And Staging
- 20Prerenal And Hemodynamic AKI
- 21Postrenal Obstruction Evaluation
- 22Acute Tubular Injury
- 23Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- 24Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
- 25Cardiorenal And Hepatorenal Syndromes
- 26Tumor Lysis And Rhabdomyolysis
- 27Dialysis Indications In AKI
Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD staging, progression, complications, medication adjustment, and longitudinal outpatient management.
- 28CKD Definition And Staging
- 29CKD Progression Risk Factors
- 30Kidney Protective Pharmacotherapy
- 31Anemia Of CKD
- 32Uremic Manifestations
- 33Drug Dosing In CKD
- 34CKD-MBD Pathophysiology
- 35Phosphate And PTH Management
- 36Renal Osteodystrophy Patterns
Glomerular Vascular Diseases
Nephritic and nephrotic syndromes, systemic vasculitis, thrombotic microangiopathy, and renovascular disorders.
- 37Nephritic Syndrome Patterns
- 38Nephrotic Syndrome Patterns
- 39Glomerular Disease Workup
- 40Minimal Change And FSGS
- 41Membranous And IgA Nephropathy
- 42Lupus Nephritis And MPGN
- 43Amyloidosis And Monoclonal Disease
- 44ANCA And Anti-GBM Disease
- 45Thrombotic Microangiopathy Syndromes
- 46Renovascular And Atheroembolic Disease
Tubulointerstitial Hypertension Stone Cystic
Tubulointerstitial and toxic kidney injury, hypertension in kidney disease, nephrolithiasis, and inherited or cystic disorders.
- 47Drug And Toxin Nephropathies
- 48Cast And Crystal Nephropathy
- 49Chronic Interstitial Nephritis
- 50Hypertension Evaluation Basics
- 51Resistant And Secondary Hypertension
- 52Hypertensive Emergency And Urgency
- 53Stone Types And Risk Factors
- 54Metabolic Stone Evaluation
- 55Stone Prevention Strategies
- 56ADPKD Clinical Features
- 57Inherited Tubulopathies And Alport
- 58Cystic Disease Management
Dialysis
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis principles, prescription logic, access issues, adequacy, and complications.
- 59Hemodialysis Solute And Volume Removal
- 60Vascular Access Types
- 61Intradialytic Complications
- 62Peritoneal Dialysis Mechanics
- 63PD Peritonitis Evaluation
- 64PD Mechanical And Metabolic Issues
- 65Dialysis Adequacy Metrics
- 66Volume And Blood Pressure Control
- 67Dialysis Infection And Prevention
Kidney Transplantation
Evaluation of transplant candidates and recipients, immunosuppression, rejection, infection, and allograft dysfunction.
- 68Transplant Candidate Evaluation
- 69Histocompatibility And Sensitization
- 70Immunosuppressive Drug Classes
- 71Delayed Graft Function Causes
- 72Acute Rejection Syndromes
- 73Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
- 74Post-Transplant Infection Timeline
- 75BK Virus And CMV
- 76Recurrent Disease And Malignancy