Department of Nephrology
Department of Nephrology
The DM Nephrology programme offers advanced training in the prevention, diagnosis, and
management of kidney diseases, hypertension, electrolyte and acid–base disorders, dialysis
therapies. The curriculum blends evidence-based clinical practice with hands-on experience in
intensive care nephrology, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplant nephrology, and
interventional nephrology.
Trainees develop proficiency in managing glomerular diseases, tubulointerstitial disorders, inherited
and toxic nephropathies, systemic diseases with renal involvement, renal stone disease, urinary tract
obstruction, vascular diseases of the kidney, and renal neoplasia.
Key Areas of Training:
- Glomerular and tubulointerstitial diseases
- Acute kidney injury and critical care nephrology
- Chronic kidney disease and hypertension management
- Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and CRRT
- Interventional nephrology (renal biopsy, vascular access, PD catheter insertion)
- Electrolyte and acid–base disorders
- Paediatric nephrology basics
- Renal ultrasonography and advanced renal imaging
- Renal pathology interpretation and laboratory diagnostics
- Neurocritical care