Nephrology
Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics that deals with the analysis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the kidneys. A nephrologist is a doctor who has been educated and trained in kidney diseases, high blood pressure, fluid retention, and electrolyte imbalance. Nephrology is categorized as an internal medicine subspecialty. Knowledge of internal medicine is obligatory to obtain certification. How to become a nephrologistTo become a nephrologist (also known as a kidney doctor or kidney specialist), it requires at least two degrees, general training, and passing numerous exams. It frequently takes 13-14 years from the initiation of college to the end of clinical training to become a nephrologist.Some courses that you will study in Nephrology:
Nature of the workKidney doctors treat patients with kidney disorders; they also deal with transplant protocols in hospitals and for transplant networks. They supervise dialysis centers and programs. As other doctors, these doctors provide an additional residency in their field, beyond the standard training for a general practitioner. Because kidney disease concerns the entire body, a nephrologist must also possess a good grasp on other aspects of internal medicine, and how renal failure can produce other body systems to fail.SalaryThe annual salary for a nephrologist goes from $188,500 to $204,400. |