Michigan Medicine State of the Art Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation 2025

Core Subject: This medical resource covers essential aspects of Michigan Medicine State, designed for high-yield board review and clinical excellence.  Michigan Medicine: State of the Art Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation 2025Hosted by the University of Michigan Transplant Center, this event addresses critical challenges in transplantation, including “The Frailty Factor” and complex financial implications.Price: $30 Nephrology & Transplant Geriatric Transplant Care Video CourseOriginal release date: September 2025 • Delivery via Google Drive (unlimited access downloadable files). Program OverviewThe 2025 curriculum moves beyond standard protocols to explore “The Frailty Factor,” the financial intricacies of modern healthcare coverage (including Medicare Advantage), and the strategic management of deceased donor offers in a changing allocation system. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to improving outcomes for the “Silver Tsunami” in transplant—managing older recipients and living donors over the age of 50. Who Should EnrollNephrologists and Transplant Surgeons managing high-risk and elderly populationsPrimary Care Physicians and Internists involved in pre/post-transplant careNurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Transplant CoordinatorsSocial Workers, Dialysis Unit Staff, and Transplant Finance Administrators Learning ObjectivesManage the impact of frailty, deconditioning, and sarcopenia on CKD patients and transplant outcomesEvaluate living donor candidates over the age of 50 using specific criteriaNavigate the complex landscape of deceased donor kidney offers to minimize non-utilizationIdentify hidden financial costs and billing differences, particularly with Medicare AdvantageImplement medication management strategies in elderly transplant recipientsOutline the logistics of the “direct to pre-op” pathway for transplant patients What You’ll CoverThe Frailty FactorUnraveling the hidden impacts of sarcopenia and deconditioning on CKD and transplants.Transplant LogisticsWhat patients should expect when getting the call, including the “direct to pre-op” pathway.Wait List & Donor OffersMaximizing transplant success and navigating the changing landscape of deceased donor offers.Elderly Recipient ManagementMedication considerations and psychosocial needs of adults post-kidney transplant.Expanding Living DonationPushing the boundaries on age and criteria for living donors over 50.Financial Literacy in TransplantUnderstanding Medicare Advantage and the potential hidden financial costs for patients. Featured TopicsThe Frailty Factor in CKDFighting Frailty Before TransplantIt’s Go Time! Call LogisticsWait List ManagementMedications in Elderly RecipientsMedicare Advantage Hidden CostsDeceased Donor Offer StrategiesExpanding Living Donation Over Age 50Older Patients and Kidney TransplantPsychosocial Needs of Older AdultsPatient Perspectives (Transplant After 70) Access & DeliveryAll materials are delivered via Google Drive with unlimited access and downloadable files for offline study.Medicine.ac does not provide CME, CE, or credits of any kind. Bundle & SaveSave 15% on BundlesGet 15% off when purchasing two or more courses together. This bundle discount is permanent and unlimited. Related CoursesCourseBest ForRatingASN Kidney Week 2024 On-DemandPremier nephrology updates and transplant research★★★★★Cleveland Clinic Nephrology Update 2025Clinical practice integration for CKD and complications★★★★★ASN Kidney Transplantation – UpdateDeep dive into allograft health and donor selection★★★★☆Harvard Intensive Review of NephrologyBoard-focused nephrology and transplant preparation★★★★☆Oakstone Intensive Review of NephrologyComprehensive MOC and clinical fundamentals review★★★★☆ Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is ‘The Frailty Factor’ emphasized?Managing older recipients and donors (the “Silver Tsunami”) is a growing demographic challenge. The course tackles sarcopenia and deconditioning pre/post-transplant.Does this course cover the financial aspects of transplant?Yes, it includes a dedicated session on “Hidden Finance Costs” and insurance nuances, especially regarding Medicare Advantage plans.Will it help me navigate donor offers?Absolutely. It provides insider insight into navigating deceased donor kidney offers to help you properly counsel patients.How is access delivered?All materials are delivered via Google Drive with unlimited access and downloadable files for offline study.Are credits included?No. Medicine.ac does not provide CME, CE, or credits of any kind. Student & Physician Experiences★★★★★Transplant Coordinator (S.H.)“The lecture on Medicare Advantage and hidden financial costs was something I have never seen in CME before. Extremely useful for patient advocacy.”★★★★★Nephrologist (P.W.)“Brilliant focus on the ‘Silver Tsunami.’ The strategies for evaluating living donors over 50 and medication management in elderly recipients were excellent.”