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.

Learn more about HDU for physicians

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.

Learn more about PDU for surgeons

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.

Learn more about PDU for interventional radiologists

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