Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Chicago, Il
Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) is designed to help you prepare for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification exams. This year’s live course in Chicago, IL will help you stay engaged with clinical discussions, relevant physiology and pathophysiology information, and essential updates.
Patterned After the ABIM Blueprint
Each BRCU topic section is patterned after the ABIM nephrology blueprint. This year, a combination of on-demand lectures, case discussions, interactive games, ask-the-professor sessions, and small group sessions reinforce key knowledge in nephrology. Relevant physiology and pathophysiology blend with clinical discussions to keep participants engaged and provide essential updates and preparation. In late June, learners will receive complimentary access to all on-demand lectures to jump start your preparation for the in-person course. BRCU focuses on the following topics:
- Acid-Base and Potassium Disorders
- AKI and ICU Nephrology
- Assessment of Kidney Function and Structure
- Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium Disorders and Stones
- CKD and ESKD
- Glomerular and Vascular Disorders
- Hypertension
- Kidney Transplantation
- Pharmacology
- Sodium and Water Abnormalities
- Tubular, Interstitial, and Cystic Disorders
BRCU Highlights – What is Included with In-Person Attendance:
- Exam-focused curricula, patterned after the ABIM nephrology blueprint.
- Opportunity to interact with expert faculty.
- Interactive case-based studies and games.
- “How to Study for the Boards” presentation.
- Complimentary access to all on-demand lectures in late June to jump-start your preparation.
- Downloadable presentation slides (PDF).
- Flashcards to continue study beyond the course.
- Access to course content for up to three years.
- Online practice questions with approximately 500 case-based, board-style questions.
- Up to an estimated 60 CME Credits and MOC Points.
- Central location in downtown Chicago.
- Complimentary continental breakfasts and lunches (daily).
- BRCU Study Pearls emailed to you in the weeks leading up to the ABIM exam in November.