Resident Elective

The Resident Elective is available to both Baylor College of Medicine residents and those visiting from other institutions.

Residents will have the opportunity to participate in the evaluation and management of children with renal diseases, hypertension and electrolyte problems in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Residents will see patients admitted to the inpatient Renal Service as well as interesting consultations at both Texas Children's Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital. Inpatient rounds are conducted daily with a renal faculty member for one-on-one teaching. Residents will also see children with a faculty teacher in the Renal Clinic at least one half day weekly. The resident is encouraged but not required to review and present one topic at a renal conference during the month. The resident will also attend bimonthly Renal Biopsy Conference, monthly Uroradiology Conference, and weekly Renal Fellows Conference for didactic and interactive teaching. Goals of the elective include the development of skills in the diagnosis of congenital and acquired renal diseases, the evaluation and management of hypertension in childhood and the management of fluid and electrolyte disorders. A further goal is the acquisition of knowledge about the normal physiology of the kidney, especially with regard to regulation of body water, electrolyte, and acid-base metabolism. Residents will be introduced to the management of patients with end stage renal disease, including both chronic dialysis and renal transplantation, and of patients with acute renal failure, including acute dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy. No call is expected.

For further information on visiting resident electives please contact Karen P. Shelton, Pediatric Nephrology Program Coordinator by email at kshelton@bcm.edu.