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Nephrology Lecture Agenda
Electrolytes
Acid-Base and Potassium Abnormalities
Toxicology
Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Stones
Glomerular Disease, Vascular Disease, Tubulointerstitial/Cystic Disease, Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease/Transplant
Kidney Transplantation
Nephrology QBank Topics
| Nephrology QBank Topics |
|---|
| Sodium and Water Abnormalities |
| Acid-Base and Potassium Disorders |
| Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium Disorders and Stones |
| Chronic Kidney Disease |
| Hypertension |
| Tubular, Interstitial, and Cystic Disorders |
| Glomerular and Vascular Disorders |
| Kidney Transplantation |
| Pharmacology |
| Acute Kidney Injury and Intensive Care Unit Nephrology |
Nephrology CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Nephrology PhysiciansLearning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Employ Peritoneal Dialysis treatment specific to each patient in End Stage Renal Disease.
- Interpret the fundamental concepts of nephrology in the areas of kidney function/structure; electrolytes; Acid-Base and Potassium Abnormalities; Glomerular Disease, Vascular Disease; bone/mineral metabolism, and stones; hypertension; AKI and ICU nephrology; CKD, ESRD, and dialysis; and transplantation;
- Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of kidney disease
- Demonstrate individual medical practice competence against a series of simulated patient/case scenarios.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
MOC Accreditation Statement:
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 25.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM®) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM® MOC points.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v3.1, Release Date October 13, 2024, Termination Date October 12, 2027:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nephrology Board Exam Dates
Nephrology Certification Exam
2025 Standard Registration: December 1, 2024 - June 15, 2025
2025 Late Registration: June 16-28, 2025
2025 Exam: October 23, 2025
2026 Standard Registration: December 1, 2025 - June 15, 2026
2026 Late Registration: June 16-28, 2026
2026 Exam: October 29, 2026
Nephrology MOC Exam
2025 Standard Registration: December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
2025 Spring Exam: April 22, 2025
2025 Standard Registration: December 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
2025 Fall Exam: October 23, 2025
2026 Standard Registration: December 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026
2026 Fall Exam: October 29, 2026
Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA®) Quarterly Question Schedule
Enrollment for the LKA opens 12/1 and remains open until 6/30. If you are due for an assessment in 2025 and the LKA is available in your discipline, you’ll be able to enroll beginning 12/1/24 by signing into your ABIM Physician Portal.
First Quarter: January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Second Quarter: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Third Quarter: July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Fourth Quarter: October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
NOTE: If you are planning to participate in the LKA, it is a good idea to start early so you don’t miss any questions. Questions expire at the end of each quarter and you can’t go back to answer them later. Any unopened questions will count against the 100 you can choose not to open over 5 years.
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Nephrology Board Exam Topics
| Percent of Exam | Nephrology Certification and Maintenance of CertificationBoard Exam Topics |
|---|---|
| 8% | Sodium and Water Abnormalities |
| 9% | Acid-Base and Potassium Disorders |
| 4% | Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium Disorders and Stones |
| 22% | Chronic Kidney Disease |
| 10% | Hypertension |
| 4% | Tubular, Interstitial, and Cystic Disorders |
| 12% | Glomerular and Vascular Disorders |
| 11% | Kidney Transplantation |
| 5% | Pharmacology |
| 15% | Acute Kidney Injury and Intensive Care Unit Nephrology |
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Board-Style Practice QuestionsCOMPREHENSIVE QUESTION BANK: 1300+ Nephrology multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are included. Each question carefully follows the ABIM Nephrology board exam content outline and format. REALISTIC TEST ENVIRONMENT: Prepare by taking practice tests in a format that’s just like the actual exam. THE “QBL” METHOD: “Question-Based Learning” ensures that your review is 100% relevant to the ABIM Nephrology exam. This proven method works by embedding multiple-choice questions into course lectures. OPTIMIZED FOR LEARNING: Unlike other QBanks, The Pass Machine Nephrology practice questions include referenced explanations, so you learn the “how” and “why” behind every question. |
Study CommunityPEER COLLABORATION: A study community welcomes you. Ask and answer colleague questions, form study groups, and track your progress. Strength in numbers: Help and be helped, stay motivated, and get connected. All with The Pass Machine! |
Anytime, Anywhere AccessON-THE-GO CONVENIENCE: Fit your Nephrology board review around your busy schedule. Get 24/7 online access optimized for smartphone, tablet, and desktop. MOBILE APP: Includes phone app for downloading lectures for viewing when out of Wi-Fi or cellular reach. UNLIMITED REPEAT VIEWING: Watch lectures in any order, as many times as you need to, with unlimited access for up to 12 months. CME CREDITS: Earn up to 85.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – 25.5 credits from reviewing lectures plus 60 credits from completing the included QBank multiple-choice questions. Your annual employer-provided educational funds may be used to cover the costs of this CME activity. MOC Points: Earn up to 25.5 ABIM MOC points by participating in the Nephrology online course. Your annual employer-provided educational funds may be used to cover the costs of this CME activity. |
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Amazing speakers who break down the course material easily! Course is very accessible on the online platform. Question bank is phenomenal! Couldn't do it without it!"
Sergiy Shurin, MD, Brooklyn, NY
"The Pass Machine is absolutely an outstanding board review course. Each and every speaker has thorough knowledge about their subject. Since I am a former Nephrology faculty and still I teach residents and medical students, this review studies gave me a thorough review of my subject and helped me to pass the Nephrology board with good score as well. So I recommend this board review course to everyone and especially those who are taking their boards."
Tapasi Saha, MD, FASN, Kingsport, TN
"I used this Nephrology Board Review Course for my initial nephrology certification exam. The material was incredibly high yield and integral in my performance and overall success on this exam. I have already recommended to numerous future exam takers."
Mindy Raminick, DO, Royal Oak, MI
"I have found this material extremely helpful. It stimulated me tremendously. It is a very good source of knowledge that covers all the areas of Nephrology. I strongly recommend it!"
Francisco Pons, MD, Miami, FL
"Passed my MOC in Nephrology on first try with the help of reviewing exclusively materials and lectures from the course. Highly recommend for passing MOC in Nephrology."
Carmelo Mendiola, MD, Fort Payne, AL
"This is my 2nd time using The Pass Machine (the first 2 years ago for IM, and just recently for nephrology). There were 27 lectures that covered a broad range of topics in nephrology, and a large question bank. I watched every lecture (usually 30-60 minutes), and took the majority of the questions. Again, The Pass Machine came through in a big way. I was very prepared for the examination, and ran into little (if any) questions that were not covered by the case. This course was phenomenal for preparation, and was easy to maneuver. I especially liked that there is an app for my iPhone, in which I can stream or download both video and audio versions of the course (which is a great option if you want to listen while your work out, or watch when you are on a plane). in addition, I could access the Q-bank from my iPhone app, too."
John Kasey, DO, Ashland, KY
"I passed with flying colors! My score was far above the mean, and I’m convinced your excellent lecture series and questions had a lot to do with it. In fact many of the scenarios your instructors talked about were tested almost verbatim, as were many of the test questions.
A totally worthwhile investment that I will repeat in a decade!"
N “Dr T” Tabatabai, MD, TX
“This is my second attempt in taking the nephrology MOC exam. I took it this spring 2016. Thanks to The Pass Machine course, I passes it. If I knew about this review course for my first attempt I am sure I would pass it. I heard about this course from another colleague who passed the fall exam. This course helped me by teaching complex concepts in a very simple and organized pattern. The features that I liked the most were the ACI-Base conferences, Hyperkalemia/Hyperkalemiathe RTA's, the Thrombotic Microangiopathies and the Glomerulonephritides. The conferences were really board oriented. I heard them all and took the practice exam questions. I definitely would recommend it to my colleagues even if they will not take the test because it helped me clarify so many concepts that I have never understood during my fellowship and during private practice years."
Enrique Rios, MD, Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico
“The Pass Machine gives special attention to topics and presents them in a way that is very much board focused. Would highly recommend it!”
Sujata Kale, MD, Cheshire, CT
"The best Nephrology Board Review Course I have seen in 30 years. The most concise and relevant review I have seen, even better than the acp or asn."
Roderick Comunale, MD, La Jolla, CA
“I would not have passed the Nephrology Boards without your review. Thank you very much.”
Alejandro Morales, MD, Scottsdale, AZ
"Helped with focusing on types of questions."
Nakul Parimoo, MD, Williamscille, NY
FAQs – The Pass Machine Nephrology Board Review
Is The Pass Machine different from other board reviews?
Yes, in three main ways:
1. The Pass Machine board review is the most comprehensive option. More than just a Question Bank of practice questions, each course includes in-depth lectures in a familiar classroom setting presented by expert faculty. This means you get a topic-by-topic review of exactly what’s on the board exam in much greater detail than what you can get from QBank answer explanations.
2. Because the physician’s schedule is typically a hectic one, The Pass Machine is optimized for on-the-go review. Components such as the audio-only lecture option, iOS and Android app for mobile review, and offline access capability, and a fully illustrated board-mapped study guide make The Pass Machine review easy to incorporate at any point your daily routine.
3. The Triple Trust Guarantee not only gives you a full tuition refund if you don’t pass the exam the first time after taking the course, but it also gives you an extra 10% and free subscription renewal. This unprecedented guarantee serves to assure you of the confidence we have that The Pass Machine content is exceptional.
Who produces The Pass Machine Courses? Where do you get your faculty?
The Pass Machine board review courses are produced by American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC (API). API conducts dozens of courses and trains thousands of physicians each year to pass their boards and stay up to date in their fields. Every single one of American Physician Institute‘s educational courses has full editorial independence, is free of pharmaceutical and industry sponsorship and is backed by an unbeatable guarantee. Because of its reputation for excellence, American Physician Institute is able to enlist many of the top faculty from the best universities, teaching hospitals and research facilities in the country to provide you with Category 1 CME educational activities.
Do you provide board review for other medical specialties?
Yes! In fact, we provide preparation for dozens of other specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.
Is it likely that my employer will cover my tuition?
Because all The Pass Machine courses are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, it is likely that your tuition will be reimbursed. You may be surprised at how many residency and fellowship training programs, group practices, and other employers pay for or reimburse you for such Category 1 educational activities. After all, it’s in everyone’s best interests to have you board certified. It really pays to ask your training director, medical director, or administrator if you are eligible because some training programs and employers do pay for board exam training. And, if you work for the Federal Government, American Physician Institute is a certified business in the CCR database and can accept government checks and credit cards.
Does The Pass Machine offer any free board review resources?
Yes! Start with our Medical Board Review Blog. There are general articles featuring board prep tips, and articles on board prep that are more board specific.
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Can I get a discount off course tuition?
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Please call 877-225-8384 for more information or visit the “Discounts & Group Sales” pages under the top menu.
What do I get when I register for the Nephrology review course?
Course enrollment grants you access to your personalized online dashboard, which includes:
- 25+ hours of audio-video lectures
- 25+ hours of MP4 audio lectures
- Illustrated PDF study guide
- 1300+ practice question bank
- Up to 85.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™
- Up to 25.5 ABIM MOC Points
- CME Vault for claiming and storing your CME certificates
- Triple Trust Guarantee
Board Exam Results and the Triple Trust Guarantee
Is The Pass Machine Nephrology review pass-guaranteed?
Yes, all full courses are pass-guaranteed, and backed by our Triple Trust Guarantee. At any time, you can view the Triple Trust Guarantee Terms & Conditions.
What does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover?
If you purchase a course with a “Triple Trust Guarantee” and fail the board exam for which this course is designed, API will issue a 100% refund of your paid tuition*, plus an additional 10%, plus free subscription renewal. The guarantee expires in the event the exam for which this course is designed is no longer offered by the certifying board.
* Tuition is defined as the amount you paid for your base course, and does not include optional course add-ons, such as purchase of online access extensions, and/or the live course attendance option (where available). If any promotional items, such as gift cards, are included with your purchase, the value of that promotional item will be deducted from your tuition.
The Triple Trust Guarantee sounds too good to be true—is it for real?
Yes, it’s completely real. Rest assured, API has always honored its guarantees and always will. The Triple Trust Guarantee is API’s way of demonstrating that it’s just as invested in your success as you are. After all, if you fail your board exam, API will pay a penalty. API will refund your course tuition in full, provide you with a bonus, and provide you with free subscription renewal. The guarantee ensures API doesn’t get paid for effort, only for passing results.
Does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover non-tuition course options and upgrades?
No. Course options and upgrades are non-tuition related. Therefore, these fees are not included in any guarantee-related refund payment made under the terms of the Triple Trust Guarantee.
What should I do if I don’t pass my board exam?
First, it’s important to remember that a non-passing result is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities as a physician. The way the ABIM tests you is not the same as the many ways you’re “tested” as a practicing physician. Check out this reassuring video from Dr. Jack - What To Do If You Fail Your Board Exam https://www.thepassmachine.com//video-what-to-do-fail-your-board-exam/
More to the point, American Physician Institute can work with you to help you get over this professional hurdle. Give us a call!
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To activate your guarantee, you must notify American Physician of your failure to pass your board exam and submit a copy of your exam notification and scores. To be eligible for the refund portion of the guarantee you must submit your documents within 45 days of the date of your exam fail notification. To notify American Physician and submit your documents, go to your course dashboard, and click on the "Guarantee" tab. Complete the form and attach your exam notification and scores. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt, and someone will contact you shortly. If you need assistance with this process or your course access is expired, please contact Customer Care at 877-225-8384
Nephrology Course Access
When do I receive online access to Nephrology review course materials?
When a credit card or debit is used for payment, access is immediate. When a check is used as payment, access will be granted once the check has been received and verified.
How long do I have access to my online materials? Does my course expire?
The Nephrology prep course and all its associated online material remains active up to a full 12 months, depending on your purchased subscription length, from your date of purchase when you register now.
What if I'm not ready to take my exam? Can I extend my course?
Some physicians invest in a board-preparation course many years prior to their exam. In these cases, The Pass Machine allows course registrants to extend the life of their course by up to 12 months for an additional fee. If you wish to extend your access, please call 877-225-8384 prior to your course expiration date. NOTE: Extension options are not available to Group registrations.
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CME Credits & Board Info
How do I get my CME credits?
Online Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test(s) and/or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing the activity. Live Courses - From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test, CME survey, or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests and CME surveys are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing these activities.
How do I access my earned CME credits?
The Nephrology board review includes access to CME™ Vault for convenient storing and retrieval of CME-related documents. Access this area from the CME Vault tab in your course dashboard.
Where can I find information about taking my specialty's board exam?
For information about Nephrology Board Exam, please visit The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): www.ABIM.org
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