Board Review Course and Update 2026 Online

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Availability

On-Demand

15 Courses

Credit Offered

56.5 CME Credits

56.5 ABIM-MOC Points

56.5 Participation Credits

BRCU Online Overview
CME/MOC Information
Faculty and Disclosures
System Requirements

About
The Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) focuses on key information needed to prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Nephrology Board Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Examinations. ASN structures and schedules this course to maximize participants’ readiness for these examinations. This course also provides a comprehensive and indispensable update for practicing nephrologists.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

Interpret the fundamental concepts of nephrology in the areas of kidney function and structure; fluid and electrolyte disorders; glomerular and vascular disorders; potassium and acid base; tubulointerstitial disorders and nephrolithiasis; CKD, ESRD, and dialysis; hypertension; AKI, ICU nephrology, and pharmacology; bone and mineral metabolism; and transplantation;
Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of kidney diseases; and
Test individual medical practice competence against a series of simulated patient/case scenarios.

Target Audience

Senior Nephrologists: Practicing nephrologists in all key areas of the specialty. The course also benefits pediatric nephrologists, intensivists, and hospitalists.
Board Examination Participants: Individuals are thoroughly prepared for upcoming Certification and MOC exams.
Nephrology Fellows: Fellows seeking a detailed outline and discussion of what their current fellowship program should include.

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for the Board Review Course & Update (BRCU).

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ASN Medical Disclaimer
http://www.asn-online.org/terms/medical-disclaimer.aspx

ASN Contact Information
For any questions concerning this activity, please contact ASN at 202-640-4660 or education@asn-online.org.

Accreditation Statement

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In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Nephrology is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA Credit Designation Statement – Physicians:
The American Society of Nephrology designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 56.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NCCPA Credit Designation Statement – Physician Assistants:
NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Physician Assistants may receive a Certificate of Participation that states this activity has been approved for up to 56.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

ABIM MOC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 56.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to Joint Accreditation for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

MOC Requirements:
To obtain American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points, physicians must:

Be certified by ABIM in internal medicine and/or nephrology and enrolled in the ABIM MOC program.
Enroll for MOC via the ABIM website

CME/MOC Termination Date: January 14, 2028 11:59 PM ET
* After this date, the MOC Post Test will not be available.

Method of Participation

Complete the evaluation.
Claim CME.
Complete the MOC Post Test.
Each participant is allowed two attempts to pass the examination (minimum of 70% correct).
Claim ABIM-MOC
If prompted, follow instructions to populate your date of birth (DOB) and ABIM ID on your ASN profile.

Co-Chair(s)

William Whittier, MD, FASN
Samira Farouk, MD, FASN

ASN Disclosure Policy
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, ASN requires all individuals in a position to control content for The Board Review Course & Update to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies.

All disclosed financial relationships were reviewed by ASN. Any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies were identified and mitigated prior to the activity.

View the ASN Disclosure Policy here.

View the disclosure list for this activity here.

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Broadband cable, DSL, or high-speed internet connection
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Computer which can play MP3 files
Apple iPad/iPhone running HTML5
Android devices

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