Summer School - Urolithiasis Metabolic Evaluation & Medical Treatment Mixdown

Course Description: The course is centered on reviewing medical management and prevention of kidney stones. A focus is on the AUA guidelines for the medical management of stones. The course is focused on practical information, for example, how to interpret 24 hour urines, when to prescribe medication. It also has a focus on dietary management for stones. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Interpret a 24 hour urine collection and identify underlying metabolic causes for recurrent stone disease. 2. Prescribe appropriate medical treatment for the prevention of kidney stones based on findings on a 24 hour urine collection. 3. Prescribe targeted dietary changes for underlying metabolic abnormalities on 24 hour urine testing such as hypercalciuria, hyperoxaluria, and hypocitraturia.