A multidisciplinary team present patient's medical and social assessments to determine candidacy for kidney transplantation, discuss current listed patient status, and review living donor candidates.

Course Director:
Fadi Hussein, MD; Nephrologist, Midwest Nephrology Associates

Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding the series, please contact Kristin Meves at [email protected]. 

Overall Objectives:

1. Identify reasons why a potential candidate was approved for listing for transplant.
2. Evaluate why a potential candidate was denied listing for transplant.
3. Apply current practice guidelines when moving forward with a plan of care.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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.

Credit Statements

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.