What you'll learn
Determine complications of immunosuppression and dangerous drug-drug interactions post-transplant.
Define current immunosuppressive regimens used, target drug levels and specific drug indications post-transplant.
Recognize the risk of disease recurrence post-transplant and advances in genetics of nephrology.
Review the advantages of living donation and donor risks.
Evaluate appropriate timing of referral for transplantation and appropriate indications/contraindications for transplant, including available programs for managing challenging patients such as elderly, obese and highly sensitized patients.
Review how race and ethnicity and socioeconomic factors may affect transplant referrals, waitlisting and transplantation. Review available Massachusetts General Hospital programs and interventions to support equity in kidney transplantation.
Course description
At the Mass General Transplant Center, we understand that caring for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) requires a multidisciplinary team approach. The Inaugural Mass General Kidney Transplant Symposium features expert speakers and panelists from across the kidney transplant team, including nephrologists, pharmacists, social workers and more.
This dynamic program offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field of kidney disease management and transplantation.
Get ready to explore cutting-edge and timely topics including transplant innovations and advancements, best practices for disease management and challenging cases, kidney disease recurrence and living donation to name a few. You will also learn about the multidisciplinary approach required to navigate the complex transplant process from pre-transplantation to post-transplant care.
In addition, you will hear about our groundbreaking efforts to address health care disparities through the Mass General Equity in Kidney Transplantation (EqKT) initiative.
This symposium is open to primary care providers, nephrologists, transplant nurse coordinators, transplant social workers, pharmacists, dialysis unit staff and other health care professionals nationally. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the field and advance your knowledge of kidney disease management and transplantation.
This accredited course is offered by Massachusetts General Hospital. This course is targeted to Specialty Physicians
Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physicians and Social Workers.
Contact ceprograms@hms.harvard.edu with questions.
Register before July 22, 2023 to receive the discounted price.
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