UDPA 2025 - Complete Content Alignment Across All Teaching Modalities
Primer → Lectures → Clinical Mastery → Student Handouts: Four-Tier Nephrology Education
| TOPIC | LECTURE | CASES | TEXTBOOK | RESOURCES | CLINICAL MASTERY | STUDENT HANDOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKI |
AKI Lecture Module • Causes, staging • KDIGO framework, management |
Cases 1-6: AKI Scenarios • Drug-induced (NSAIDs) • ATN post-hypotension • Post-operative AKI |
Chapter 6: AKI • Pathophysiology, KDIGO • Staging, management • Prevention strategies |
Podcast 2: AKI & ATN Audio overview with pathophysiology |
AKI Advanced (14) Drug-induced series, KRT timing, ATN, diagnostics, rhabdo |
6 Handouts AKI workup, AIN, ATN, biomarkers, drug-induced, rhabdo |
| CKD |
CKD Lecture Module • KDIGO classification • Complications, progression |
Cases 7-9: CKD Management • CKD staging & diagnosis • Anemia management • CKD-MBD protocols |
Chapters 7-8: CKD • Classification, complications • Progression management |
Podcast 3: CKD Basics Mercy Cases 1-5: CKD protocols • BP mgmt • Diabetes • Anemia • MBD • CKD diagnosis & staging |
CKD Advanced CKD-MBD, protein restriction, GFR DKD, metformin, imaging |
4 Handouts CKD overview, DKD, complications, nutrition |
| ELECTROLYTES |
Electrolytes Module • Sodium, potassium, calcium • Magnesium, phosphorus ★ COMPREHENSIVE SERIES |
Cases 10-12: Electrolytes • Hyponatremia workup • Hyperkalemia emergency • Hypercalcemia diagnosis |
Chapters 9-13: Electrolytes ★ 5 CHAPTERS • Na (Ch 9-10), K (Ch 11) • Ca, Mg, PO4 (Ch 12-13) |
Podcasts 4-6: Na, K, Ca Therapeutic audio series (3 episodes) Quiz bank questions Electrolyte calculators |
Electrolytes Advanced Hyponatremia 2025, correction Magnesium, hypernatremia |
8 Handouts Na, K, Ca, Mg, acid-base disorders |
| ACID BASE |
Acid-Base Module • Metabolic disorders • Diagnostic framework |
Cases 13-14: Acid-Base • AGMA evaluation • Non-AG acidosis workup |
Chapter 14: Acid-Base • Metabolic disorders • Diagnostic approach |
Podcast 7: Acid-Base Overview Audio guide to metabolic disorders |
Acid-Base Mastery RTA types, ABG/VBG SGLT2-euDKA, bicarb, student guide |
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| HYPERTENSION |
Hypertension Module • BP measurement, lifestyle • Drug therapy, resistant & secondary ★ 30+ PAGES |
Cases 15-17: Hypertension • Resistant HTN workup • Secondary HTN screening • BP measurement protocol |
Chapters 15-16: HTN ★ 30+ PAGES - Most comprehensive • All aspects of management |
Quiz bank: HTN questions BP Risk Calculator PREVENT Cardiovascular Tool Interactive clinical assessment |
HTN Advanced AHA 2025, comprehensive management |
4 Handouts BP measurement, management, secondary HTN, IV agents |
| GLOMERULAR |
Glomerulonephritis Module • Nephrotic, nephritic • RPGN, Lupus nephritis, serology ★ COMPREHENSIVE |
Cases 18-20: Glomerular • Nephrotic Syndrome • RPGN + Lupus nephritis |
Chapters 17-19: GN ★ 3 CHAPTERS • Nephrotic, Nephritic & RPGN, Lupus |
Quiz bank: GN questions Self-assessment and review |
Glomerular Mastery IgA, MCD, MPGN, anti-GBM Cryo, PIGN, lupus nephritis |
7 Handouts IgA, lupus, FSGS, amyloid, vasculitis, treatment |
| URINALYSIS |
Urinalysis Module • Dipstick interpretation • Microscopy, sediment analysis |
Cases 1-3: Foundation • UA interpretation & analysis • Clinical integration |
Chapter 4: Urinalysis • Dipstick interpretation • Microscopy, dysmorphic RBCs |
Podcast 1: UA Mastery Complete audio guide |
— | 4 Handouts Urinalysis, stones, obstruction, UTI prevention |
| DIALYSIS |
Dialysis Module • Modality selection, complications |
Case 21: Dialysis Selection • Modality assessment • Complication evaluation |
Chapters 20-21: Dialysis ★ 2 CHAPTERS • Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis |
Podcast 8: Dialysis Overview Comprehensive audio guide |
Dialysis Advanced KRT timing, HVHDF |
3 Handouts Fundamentals, access/complications, HVHDF |
| CARDIORENAL |
Cardiorenal Module • HFpEF pathophysiology • KDIGO-CKM, Finerenone, GDMT |
Case 22: HFpEF/Cardiorenal • Cardiorenal syndrome • GDMT optimization |
Chapter 22: Cardiorenal • HFpEF as renal disease • KDIGO-CKM, Finerenone |
Podcast 9: Cardiorenal & HFpEF ★ CUTTING-EDGE FOCUS Emerging focus area |
Cardiorenal Mastery GLP-1, HFpEF, nephrotic-as-HF Flash PE, aldosterone, SNB |
5 Handouts CRS, HFpEF, GDMT, SGLT2i, GLP-1 |
| IMAGING |
Renal Imaging Module • Contrast agents • CIN prevention, safety |
Integrated in other cases (CIN prevention, safety) |
Chapter 5: Imaging • Contrast agents • CIN prevention strategies |
Contrast Safety Calculator CIN Risk Assessment Tool Interactive clinical tools |
— | 2 Handouts Renal labs/imaging, kidney biopsy |
| CYSTS & MASSES |
Kidney Cysts & Masses Module • ADPKD management • Bosniak classification, RCC |
Case 23: Cyst Evaluation • Bosniak classification • RCC workup |
Chapter 23: Cysts & Masses • ADPKD comprehensive • Bosniak system, RCC workup |
Podcast 10: Cysts & RCC Comprehensive audio overview |
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| EDEMA |
Edema Module • Pathophysiology • Differential, management |
Case 24: Edema Workup • Differential diagnosis approach |
Chapter 24: Edema • Pathophysiology • Differential approaches • Treatment strategies |
Podcast 11: Edema Management Clinical approach audio guide |
SNB + Edema Edema pathophysiology |
1 Handout Edema pathophysiology and management |
| HEMODYNAMICS / RHC | See Cardiorenal module | Integrated in cardiorenal cases | See cardiorenal chapters | — |
RHC Mastery Comprehensive RHC Restrictive/constrictive, ATTR-CM |
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| AMYLOIDOSIS / PARAPROTEIN | — | — | — | — |
Amyloid Series ATTR, monoclonal protein, echo, RHC Paraprotein AL amyloidosis, myeloma, LCDD/MGRS |
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| ONCONEPHROLOGY | — | — | — | — |
Onconephrology ICI nephrotoxicity (x2), HLH |
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| HEPATORENAL | — | — | — | — |
Hepatorenal HRS, ammonia/dialysis, hepatopulmonary |
4 Handouts HRS, hepatology, hepatopulmonary, ammonia/dialysis |
| UTI / UROBIOME |
UTI Assessment (within Urinalysis module) |
— | Chapter 17: UTI | — |
UTI Advanced Urobiome |
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| TRANSPLANT | — | See Cases 23-25 (Advanced) | — | — |
Transplant Immunosuppression |
3 Handouts Fundamentals, immunosuppression, complications |
| GERIATRIC | — | — | — | — |
Geriatric Nephrology Age-specific renal considerations |
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| PREGNANCY |
HTN: Special Populations (within HTN module) |
See Cases 23-25 (Advanced) | — | — |
Pregnancy Nephrology Renal considerations in pregnancy |
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| MASTERY CASES | — | See Cases 1-25 above | — | — |
Cases 26-28 SLE/IE, HF/nephrotic Preserved EF trap |
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Progressive depth from foundations to real-world clinical complexity
Quick-Start Foundations
28 textbook chapters covering core nephrology concepts. Read first to build your knowledge base.
Deeper Dive
50+ interactive modules with calculators, cases, and 2025 guideline updates. Apply what you learned.
Real-World Complexity
79 mastery reviews across 19 subspecialty topics. Nuanced clinical scenarios, advanced diagnostics, and evidence-based practice.
Medical Student Rotation - January 2025
THE SKELETON KEY PHILOSOPHY
3 Pillars Unlock 95% of Nephrology
AKI
CKD
Dialysis/KRT
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Acid-Base
Hypertension
(30+ pages)
Cardiorenal Disease
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephritic Syndrome
RPGN
Lupus Nephritis & Others
Urinalysis
Renal Imaging
Cysts & Masses
Edema
General Cases
Mercy-Specific
Audio Podcasts
Quiz Bank
Primary Care Content
Structured Learning
Case Integration
* Quick Reference Guides
"Start Your Journey Here"
28 Foundational Chapters
FOUNDATIONS (Ch 1-5)
CORE DISEASES (Ch 6-17)
ADVANCED (Ch 18-25)
50+ Modules | 25+ Calculators | 2025 Guidelines
19 MAJOR TOPIC AREAS:
28 Enhanced Cases | 350+ Questions
6 Assessment Categories Per Case
PROGRESSIVE PATHWAYS:
+ Bonus: 5 Mercy CKD Cases
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4.6 Hours | 11 Lectures
Perfect for commute!
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BP MEASUREMENT MODULE
2025 AHA/ACC Guidelines
Learn proper BP technique before clinic!
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Visual Learning:
HFpEF ROUNDTABLE:
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Cardiorenal Deep Dive
~ Great for visual learners!
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