340.687.01 Epidemiology of Kidney Disease
- Department:
- Epidemiology
- Term:
- 1st term
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2019 - 2020
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Class Times:
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- Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Christine Mitchell
- Course Instructors:
- Resources:
- Description:
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Since kidney disease is characterized as an epidemic worldwide, and the prevalence continues to rise, learners study kidney disease comprehensively, emphasizing chronic and end-stage kidney disease. In addition to the basics of kidney disease epidemiology, highlights controversies and areas of ongoing and future research by reviewing findings from cohort studies, clinical trials, and landmark studies. Lectures emphasize methodological issues specific to the study of kidney disease.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Assess the scope of kidney disease in the U.S. and worldwide in terms of prevalence, causes, and societal- and patient-level impacts
- Identify common co-morbidities associated with chronic and end-stage kidney disease and understand their impact
- Recognize and problem-solve methodological challenges related to the study of kidney disease and its progression
- Describe effective strategies to slow chronic kidney disease progression and current controversies due to lack of evidence and/or limitations in existing studies
- Review trends in kidney transplantation/acute kidney injury and the evidence for current management practices
- Methods of Assessment:
50% midterm take-home exam; 50% final take-home exam
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Auditors must obtain consent from the instructor.
- For consent, contact: