To have some exposure to basic renal physiology.
Bedside rounds and consultations with attending.
The student will be the first to see the consultation and will then follow the patients. He or she will maintain a flow sheet of pertinent data. No primary responsibility is expected. To develop skills in diagnosing and managing common nephrologic problems, i.e. acute and chronic renal failure, glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, fluid, electrolyte, acid base abnormalities and hypertensive diseases. To learn how to perform and interpret urinalysis.