Peritoneal Dialysis

Friday, September 25, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST, Online


This is a one day zoom conference on peritoneal dialysis sponsored by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Practitioners, researchers, and registered nurses who are expert in the field of kidney diseases will discuss current developments in the area of Peritoneal dialysis and related dialysis modalities. The topics will range from basic understanding of peritoneal dialysis prescription to rationale management of its complications. Particular attention is being given to the potential and actual use of peritoneal dialysis during this COVID19 area. In addition to the professional experts, patients will also be participating in this conference to give their perspective of how chronic peritoneal dialysis has been the right choice for them. The conference is designed for health professionals involved in established PD programs as well as those working in new and developing programs. Both researchers and clinicians will find sessions of interest to them.

1. Understand patients’ perspectives in choosing PD
2. Organize a successful PD program
3. Implementation of an acute PD program to provide dialysis in patients admitted with COVID-19 related acute renal failure
4. Benefits of telemonitoring of PD at home

REGISTRATION TYPES	FEES
Practicing Physician	$75.00
Allied Health Professional	$50.00
Resident/Fellow	$25.00
MSHS Resident/Fellow	Complimentary*

*Complimentary registration must be completed online. Please email [email protected] with a copy of your hospital ID for verification to receive a complimentary online registration code.

Cancellation Policy
All refund and cancellation requests must be emailed to the CME office at [email protected] by Friday, September 18, 2020. Cancellations after this date are not eligible for a refund. An administrative fee of $50 will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be issued for registration fees that are equal to or less than $50.



The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Verification of Attendance
Verification of attendance will be provided to all professionals.

Special Needs
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is in full compliance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is accessible for individuals with special needs. If you would like to attend this conference and require any special needs or accommodations please contact the Page and William Black Post-Graduate School of Medicine at [email protected].

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)

It is the policy of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all CME-provided educational activities. All faculty participating in the planning or implementation of a provided activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflict of interest that may arise from the relationship. Presenters must also make a meaningful disclosure to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the course material.

Friday, September 25, 2020