Controversies in Nephrology

Professional Events: Controversies in Nephrology

May 18, 2023

Chicago Historical Society

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Stretch your mind at Controversies in Nephrology, an evening of thoughtful and lively debate focused on examining the questions central to kidney disease. Groups of nephrology fellows representing Chicago’s academic medical centers will field teams, engage in a few bouts of friendly competition, and challenge one another to think critically about patient care, physical health, and research. Whether or not you are part of a team, all attendees are encouraged to participate in the conversation.

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Please contact the NKFI's Director of Programs, Rachel DePauw

email: rdepauw@nkfi.org | phone: (312) 321 - 1500 x 258

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Event Only: $75
Event + Professional Advisory Board Membership: $150
Existing 2023 Professional Advisory Board members: Free
Fellows, residents & students: Free (registration still required)

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Controversies in Nephrology will be

a hybrid event this year. Choose to participate virtually or in-person

PROGRAM

May 18, 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

LOCATION

Chicago Historical Society
1601 N Clark St
Chicago, IL

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TOPIC #01:

Transplantation of High KDPI Kidneys (>85%) Should be Considered for All 65 and Older Recipients.

PRO: Rush University

Fellows

Meloney Oliveira, MD

Kelly Schlotman, MD

Mentor

Casey Gashti MD

vs.

CON: UIC

Fellows

Urshita Sinha, MD

Kirolos Iskander, MD

Mentor

Zahraa Hajjiri, MD

Walaa Dabbas, MD

TOPIC #02:

ARBs/ACEi should be discontinued in CKD 5 pre-RRT

PRO: University of Chicago

Fellows

Mina Al Sayyab, MD

Tushar Bajaj, MD

Mentor

Zainab Obaidi, MD

vs.

CON: Northwestern

Fellows

Fatmah Yamani, MD

Trisha Patel, DO

Mentors

Alex Leidner, MD

Pierre Blemur, MD

Moderators

Rizwan Moinuddin DO, Associates in Nephrology
Sushant Taksande MD, Kidney Care Centers

Judges

Sylvester Barns IV, MD – Loyola Medicine
Gautam Bhanushali, MD – Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana & Illinois
Zaid Haddad, MD – Associates in Nephrology
Malgorzata Kochanek, MD - Associates in Nephrology
Anca Zegrean, MD Associates in Nephrology

AGENDA

6:00 - 6:30 PM Registration, Visit Exhibitors, and Cocktail Reception

6:30 PM Dinner Begins

6:45 PM Welcome Reception

Rachel DePauw | National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

Dr.Suneel Udani | Professional Advisory Board Chair

6:50 PM Introduction of Debate Moderators

Dr.Suneel Udani | Professional Advisory Board Chair

6:55 PM Judges and Debates Introduction/ Debates Begin

Rizwan Moinuddin, DO and Sushant Taksande, MD Debate Moderators

Debate 1 Transplantation of High KDPI Kidneys (>85%) Should be Considered for All 65 and Older Recipients.

Pro Rush University vs. Con University of Illinois Chicago

7:40 - 7:55 PM Break/ Visit Exhibitor

Debate 2 ARBs/ACEi should be discontinued in CKD 5 pre-RRT

Pro University of Chicago vs. Con Northwestern University

8:40 PM - 9:00 PM Closing Remarks

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The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to offer professional development programming, conduct educational seminars, and support research with the help of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Wesley Bauer at wbauer@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500.