COVID-19 & the Kidney

First presented at the OPSO 2020 conference (9/19/2020) OPSO is pleased to offer this CME program on-demand. In this program Mark Baldwin, DO, presents COVID-19 and the implications for the kidney.

The objectives for this course are:

- Understand the at risk groups for COVID-19 infection, mortality, and morbidity

- Understand the common clinical manifestation and clinical course for patients with COVID019 infection

- Understand the role of the ACE 2 receptor in infection

- Understand the role of the systemic anti0inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in generating the "cytokine storm" and its role in acute kidney injury

- Understand the role of treatments

The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy:
All grievances may be directed to OPSO Executive Director at info@opso.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.