NephroTalk 2.5

Starts:  Feb 26, 2020 08:00 AM (ET)
Ends:  Feb 28, 2020 05:00 PM (ET)
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will be hosting their annual NephroTalk 2.5 day communication training for Nephrology Fellows February 26-28, 2020.  The training is modeled after and taught by facilitators trained by VitalTalk. Nephrology fellows will learn advanced communication skills, practicing communication in real time with simulated patients with coaching from expert faculty, in a supportive and safe environment.

Skills taught and practiced include:
• Discussing serious news such as worsening kidney function
• Responding to strong emotion
• Eliciting goals of care to assist treatment decision-making
• Addressing conflict with patients, families and care team members
• Discussing dialysis withdrawal and end of life with patients and families

Registration fee is $500/fellow
Includes cost of training, resources, breakfast, lunch and one welcome dinner.

Location

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
4200 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15260