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Nephrology careers
Nephrology covers kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. Teams typically work in renal units, dialysis centres and combine physician, dialysis nurse roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $20,000 to $380,000 a year worldwide.
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Nephrology focuses on kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. Teams work in renal units, dialysis centres and pay ranges from $20,000 to $380,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical |
| Focus | kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation |
| Settings | Renal units, Dialysis centres |
| Certifications | MRCP, CDN |
| Salary range (USD) | $20,000 – $380,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Physician
- Dialysis Nurse
Core procedures and activities
- Haemodialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
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