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Home Dialysis University & Peritoneal Dialysis University


Home Dialysis University & Peritoneal Dialysis University offer intensive education for physicians and surgeons

The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) offers two home-dialysis education programs for physicians and surgeons several times a year in cities around the U.S. Dates, locations, and registration information for upcoming sessions are included at the specific websites below.* Sponsors include Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the ISPD.

For physicians

Home Dialysis University course designed for nephrologists, physicians assistants and nurse practictioners who are active in kidney disease patient care.

For surgeons

PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) University for Surgeons provides a two-step approach to training General Surgeons to place catheters for peritoneal dialysis using laparoscopic techniques.

For interventional radiologists

PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) University for Interventionalists provides a two-step approach to training Interventional Nephrologists and Interventional Radiologists to place catheters for peritoneal dialysis using image guided techniques.

*The following are online resources from professional associations, government entities, and consumer organizations that provide more information. Vantive Healthcare Corporation does not review or control the content of any non-Vantive site. Vantive Healthcare Corporation does not endorse and is not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any non-Vantive sources.