OasisLMS

Using a case-based approach, this program addresses practical considerations in the care of kidney transplant candidates and recipients. Experts explore the approach to transplant evaluation, listing, wait-list management, and ultimately organ transplantation. Thereon, the focus is on multiple perioperative, early, and post-transplant considerations, with the goal of achieving an optimally functioning graft and patient. While receiving a kidney transplant is the goal of this process, it is just the beginning of a new set of challenges for these patients as they learn to live with a kidney allograft and immunosuppression. Experts discuss the effects of over- and under-immunosuppression and their management. All topics are considered in the context of workforce and resource limitations, which require general and transplant nephrology professionals to work together toward the goal of enabling patients to live well with a kidney transplant.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the program, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss strategies to overcome barriers and increase access to organs to achieve the goal of kidney transplantation
• Highlight best practices in the transition of care between general and transplant nephrology professionals for the optimal care of kidney transplant candidates and recipients
• Describe the nuances of life for kidney transplant recipients on immunosuppression as they experience various medical complications and life events
• Evaluate how the practice of kidney transplantation can be optimized in the current landscape of regulatory and administrative changes and limited resources.

Target Audience

• Physicians
• Researchers
• Medical and Other Trainees
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Pharmacists
• Physician Assistants
• Other Healthcare Professionals

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this Kidney Week Early Program

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Please note that only learners who participated in this Early Program in-person in Houston can claim credits.

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 live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists: This CE activity is approved for 7.00 pharmacy contact hours.

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 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

CME/CPE Deadline Date: December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Estimated Time for Completion: 7.00 hours

Method of Participation

1. Participate in the Early Program (verification required).
2. In the activity, click the Questionnaire tab, and complete the Demographics Questionnaire.
3. Complete the General Evaluation.
4. Select the Claim Credit tab. Use the Credit Selection dropdown to select your applicable credit type. If none apply, select None of the Above - Print Participation Certificate.
   1. If a CE credit type is selected:
      1. The number of credits defaults to the maximum amount. Adjust based on your actual participation. 
      2. Select the Claim button.
      3. Select the View Certificate button. It may take up to 15 minutes for your certificate to show.
   2. If None of the Above - Print Participation Certificate is selected:
      1. Select I understand the above - continue to participation certificate.
      2. Select Get Certificate.

Co-Chair(s)

• Vineeta Kumar, MD, FASN
• Karin A. True, MD, FASN

A full faculty listing is available here. 

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 Kidney Week Early Programs 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.

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