Title:
Renal Biopsy in Medical Diseases of the Kidneys 

Brochure:
Download Conference Brochure (PDF) 

Course Director(s):
Vivette D. D'Agati, M.D. & Gerald B. Appel, M.D. 

Dates:
08/03/2011 - 08/06/2011 

Location:

Alumni Auditorium - William Black Medical Research Building

Columbia University Medical Center
650 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032 

Course Number:
Path PM 6 

Description & Objectives:
Renal Biopsy in Medical Diseases of the Kidneys is an intensive 3 1/2 day course designed for pathologists, nephrologists, internists and other physicians interested in both a systematic review and an update on advances in diagnostic problems in medical renal diseases.

The course should be of special interest to physicians who are preparing for their specialty Board Examinations in Pathology and Clinical Nephrology.  

At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to better understand the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the major parenchymal diseases of the kidney, with emphasis on clinical-pathologic correlations and the role of renal biopsy.

The format includes lectures, question-and-answer sessions and the study of case problems.  A limited/optional Renal Pathology Laboratory exercise is available on Saturday afternoon after the conclusion of the formal lectures. 

Accreditation:
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 30.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM (27 credits for the plenary presentations and 3 credits for the optional laboratory). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accept AMA/PRA category 1 credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA/PRA category 1 credit toward recertification requirements.

CME credits from activities presented by ACCME accredited providers may be used toward American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Category 2-A requirements. 

Hotel Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Lucerne, at the special rate of $200 per night, plus state & local taxes. These special room rates are available to the course attendees from August 2 - 7, 2011. Other rates and conditions may apply. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Lucerne directly.

Reservations must be made directly with the Lucerne. To receive this room rate remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University group #89203.

Rooms will be held until July 2, 2011 or until the room block has been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

The Lucerne                                                          
201 West 79th Street                                               
New York, New York 10024                                  (800) 492-8122 (212) 875-1000 Cut-Off: July 2, 2011 

Complimentary Bus Service:
Complimentary bus service will be provided between the medical center and the hotel listed above for each day of the program. Please check the box on the registration form to reserve space for this service.

For more information visit:  https://register.columbiacme.org/conference.cgi?rm=view&conference_id=445034

You can also contact us on: cme@columbia.edu