Professional Events: Controversies in Nephrology
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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
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
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
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Dr. Amishi Desai, Northwestern Medicine
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Dr. Anna Zisman, UChicago Medicine
Judges
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Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, LDN, FAND, The Kidney Dietitian
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Zaid Haddad, MD, Associates in Nephrology
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Anand Ramadorai, MD, Associates in Nephrology
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Ana Ricardo, MD, UI Health
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Andres Serrano, MD, Sinai Health
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Kareen Simpson, MD, Associates in Nephrology
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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
program sponsors
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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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