Module Schedule

Legend & Acronyms

  • Red = Assessments

  • CCSG - Clinical Correlate Small Group

  • NBME CAS - National Board of Medical Examiners Customized Assessment Services

  • PTP - Patient Presentation

  • LEC - Lecture


Week 1: Introduction to Renal Physiology

Day and Date
Sessions

Monday, October 20, 2025

INT: Module Introduction

LEC: Renal Embryology with Clinical Correlates & Anatomy Review

LEC: Renal Physiology 1: Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) I

LEC: Renal Physiology 2: Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) II

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

LEC: Renal Physiology 3: Renal Hemodynamics

LEC: Physiology 4: Tubular Transport I

LEC: Physiology 5: Tubular Transport II

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

LEC: Diuretics I

LEC: Diuretics II

LEC: Sodium Balance

Large Group Discussion: Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) and Tubular Transport

QUIZ 1 Opens

Friday, October 24, 2025

LEC: Water Balance and Disorders I

LEC: Water Balance and Disorders II

LEC: Sodium and Water Integration: Approach to Hyponatremia


Week 2: Acid-Base and Electrolyte Balance

Day and Date
Sessions

Sunday, October 26, 2025

CCSG BASICS 1 Opens

Monday, October 27, 2025

LEC: Potassium in Health and Disease

LEC: Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium

LEC: Renal Pharmacology

LEC: Urinalysis

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

LEC: Acid-Base Disorders 1

LEC: Acid-Base Disorders 2

LEC: Acid-Base Integration

CCSG: Small Group Discussion 1

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

LEC: Kidney Histology

LEC: Nephrotic Syndromes

LEC: Nephritic Syndromes

LEC: Glomerular Integration

CCSG BASICS 2 Opens

QUIZ 2 Opens

Friday, October 31, 2025

CCSG: Small Group Discussion 2

LEC: Genetic & Tubulo-Interstitial Disease

LEC: Kidney Stones

Saturday, November 1, 2025

CCSG BASICS 3 Opens


Week 3: Renal Pathophysiology

Day and Date
Sessions

Sunday, November 2, 2025

CCSG BASICS 4 Opens

Monday, November 3, 2025

CCSG: Small Group Discussion 3

LEC: Acute Kidney Injury

LEC: Chronic Kidney Disease

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

CCSG: Small Group Discussion 4

LEC: Diabetic Nephropathy

LEC: Hypertension and the Kidney

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

LEC: Toxicology 1

LEC: Toxicology 2

LEC: The Kidney in Systemic Diseases

LGD: Large Group Discussion: Acute Kidney Injury & Renal Diseases

QUIZ 3 Opens

Friday, November 7, 2025

LEC: Urinary Tract Infections

LEC: Dialysis & Transplantation

LEC: Renal Topics: Clinical Integration

Saturday, November 8, 2025

CCSG BASICS 5 Opens


Week 4: Clinical Integration and Advanced Topics

Day and Date
Sessions

Sunday, November 9, 2025

CCSG BASICS 6 Opens

Monday, November 10, 2025

CCSG: Small Group Discussion 5

PTP: Patient Interview in Class

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

CCSG: Small Group Discussion 6

LAB: Renal Lab

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

REV: Renal Review

Friday, November 14, 2025

END-OF-MODULE NBME CAS EXAMINATION (PROCTORED)

Note: The Department of Medical Education has the authority to adjust session dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Students are encouraged to subscribe to the Phase 1, Semester 3 Google Calendar and check it daily for any updates or changes to the schedule.

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