American Board Examination in Physicians Nephrology

American Board Examination in Physicians Nephrology

The American Board Examination in Nephrology is a specialized assessment that evaluates a physician’s knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosing and managing kidney-related disorders, including chronic kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances, hypertension, and dialysis, ensuring high-quality subspecialty care.

Physicians Nephrology

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Code: NEP5991
• Number of Questions: 150
• Passing Score: 65%

Exam Coverage:

• Peritoneal Dialysis.
• Kidney Transplantation.
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
• Acid-Base Disorders.
• Fluid and Electrolyte Management.
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Detection and Management.
• Cystic and Genetic Kidney Diseases.
• Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones).
• Glomerular and Vascular Diseases.
• Professionalism and Medical Ethics.
• Patient Safety.

Recommended References:

1. Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology– Floege J, Johnson R, Feehally J – Saunders/Elsevier, Latest Edition.
2. Brenner and Rector’s The Kidney– Brenner B, Rector F – Saunders, Latest Edition.
3. Handbook of Dialysis– Daugirdas J, Blake P, Ing T – Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Latest Edition.
4. Handbook of Kidney Transplantation– Danovitch G – Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Latest Edition.
5. Professionalism and Ethics: Handbook for Residents – Practical Guide
   By Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule – SCFHS, Latest Edition.
6. Essentials of Patient Safety– SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.