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controversies in nephrology

May 8, 2025

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 questions, 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.

For More Information

 

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

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

Overview

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  • Event Only: $90

  • Event + Professional Advisory Board Membership: $175

  • Existing 2024 Professional Advisory Board members: Free

  • Fellows, residents & students: Free (registration still required)

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Controversies in Nephrology will be

an in-person event this year. PROGRAM 

May 8, 2025

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

LOCATION

Chicago Historical Society
1601 N Clark St
Chicago, IL

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details & debate topics

what's on the agenda

TOPIC #01:  

Hyponatremia is safe to correct > 8 meq/L/day

PRO: Loyola University

Fellows

Benjamin Strickland, DO

Ahmet Ersin Yassa, MD

 

Mentors

Devid Leehey, MD

Holly Kramer, MD, MPH

vs.

CON: Northwestern University

 

Fellows

Lonnie Thach, MD

Zachary Kisley, DO

 

Mentor

Jay Paparello, MD

TOPIC #02: 

Bisphosphonate therapy is safe and effective for the treatment of osteoporosis in patients with

Stages 4 and 5 CKD

PRO: Rush University

Fellows

Hamood Dhillon, MD

Steven Heidt, MD

 

Mentor

Casey Gashti, MD

vs.

CON: University of Chicago

 

Fellows

Louis Baeseman, MD

Goutham Kondapi, DO

Mentors

Anna Zisman, MD

Stuart Sprague, DO

Moderators

  • Dr. Amishi Desai, Northwestern Medicine

  • Dr. Anna Zisman, UChicago Medicine

 

Judges

  • Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, LDN, FAND, The Kidney Dietitian

  • Zaid Haddad, MD, Associates in Nephrology

  • Anand Ramadorai, MD, Associates in Nephrology

  • Ana Ricardo, MD, UI Health

  • Andres Serrano, MD, Sinai Health

  • Kareen Simpson, MD, Associates in Nephrology

  • Manish Tanna, MD, Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana

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 

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

Debates Continue

8:40 PM - 9:00 PM Closing Remarks

Winners Announced

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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. 

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