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The Kidney Self-Assessment Program (KSAP) is a continuing medical education and medical knowledge MOC product that reviews the essentials of nephrology for fellows preparing for initial certification, practicing nephrologists preparing for recertification, and practitioners looking to renew and refresh their clinical knowledge, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.

This enduring material provides challenging, clinically oriented questions based on case vignettes. Each question includes a detailed response that outlines both the approach to the clinical scenario at hand and the best answer. References are provided from either recent well-done reviews from major and easily accessible journals or the classic original reference. Topics are patterned after the ABIM Nephrology Examination Blueprint, and the program helps clinicians assess strengths and weaknesses in the broad domain of nephrology.

Learning Objectives
After completing this learning activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply physiologic principles in the diagnosis and management of fluid and electrolyte disorders.
• Analyze the spectrum of common renal parenchymal disorders.
• Appraise the various causes of secondary and resistant hypertension.
• Describe common complications of acute and chronic kidney disease in both outpatient and hospital settings.
• Illustrate appropriate therapy known to delay progression and limit long-term consequences of chronic kidney disease.
• Categorize treatment modalities and complications of end-stage kidney disease, including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and renal transplant.

Target Audience

• Nephrology certification and recertification candidates
• Practicing nephrologists

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for KSAP (Kidney Self-Assessment Program). 

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Accreditation Statement

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 material for a maximum of 25.00 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 25.00 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 25.00 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

Original Release Date: August 9, 2021
Last Review Date: December 2023
CME/MOC Termination Date: February 28, 2027
Estimated Time for Completion: 25.00 hours

Method of Participation

• Complete the online self-assessment activity.
• Each participant is allowed two attempts to pass the examination (minimum of 76% correct) for CME credits and ABIM MOC points.
• Upon first attempt completion, review your score and answers. Reset incorrect answers for your second attempt, if applicable.
• To view completed questions, select Review (available at the end of the exam).
• Claim CME.
• You will see information regarding MOC.
• If prompted, follow instructions to populate your date of birth (DOB) and ABIM ID on your ASN profile.
• Select the ABIM MOC Points link.

Build a Quiz feature is not eligible for CE credits or MOC points.

Faculty
James E. Novak, MD, PhD, FASN
Education Director, KSAP
Henry Ford Hospital / Wayne State

Staci A. Leisman, MD, FASN
Deputy Education Director, KSAP
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

View the faculty list for this KSAP module here.

Reviewers
View the reviewer list for this KSAP module here.

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 KSAP 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 KSAP module here.

For a successful viewing experience, the following hardware and software are required:

• Broadband cable, DSL, or high-speed internet connection
• Please use the latest version of Google Chrome for the best viewing experience. Mozilla and Safari can also be used; however, Microsoft Edge is not recommended. Please check the ASN auto-detect settings page.
• 533 MHz or faster processor
• 512 MB RAM or higher
• Adobe Reader (free download)
• Computer which can play MP3 files
• Apple iPad/iPhone running HTML5
• Android devices  

Note: If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact education@asn-online.org for assistance.