NEPHINARS are virtual Nephrology Seminars intended for Primary Care Providers, Hospitalists, and other medical professionals caring for patients with kidney diseases. 

The goal is to highlight recent advances in many aspects of Nephrology care and how to best serve patients with diverse needs. The seminars are free but require registration. CME credit. 

Contact Emily Thomas (emily.thomas@uky.edu) if you require special physical arrangements to attend this activity or with any questions regarding this site or registration. 

COURSE CO-DIRECTORS 

Fawad Shuaib, MD                 Taha Ayach, MD  
Assistant Professor                  Associate Professor 

UK Division of Nephrology, Bone, and Mineral Metabolism 
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 

NEPHINARS are typically held on the third Wednesday, every other month, from 4-5 p.m. EST


These are free, online webinars (via Zoom) with the option to receive CME credit, but registration is required.

After each session, instructions regarding CME credit are emailed to participants.

Register HERE!

NEPHINAR Schedule

Date Speaker Topic
8/21/2024 Peter Sawaya, MD Common Pitfalls in Managing CKD Patients
Taha Ayach, MD Optimal Care of Diabetic Kidney Disease
10/16/2024 Tyler Sims, MD The Art of Navigating Fluid Management and diuretics in CKD Patients
Mark Rudy, MD Complications of Glomerular Diseases and Their Therapy: What the Hospitalist and Primary Care Provider Should Know
12/18/2024 Katherine Donaldson, MD Resistant Hypertension: Evidence-based Update
Megan Robinson, MD Management of Essential HTN
02/19/2025 TBD
4/16/2025 TBD
06/18/2025 TBD

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT 

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In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

CME: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CNE: The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 nursing contact hour(s). 

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