Upper Cumberland Medical Society

Continuing Medical Education

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

In-Person at CRMC Algood-Baxter Room in Cafeteria

or

Virtual meeting by Zoom

Anju Mendiratta MD

Dr. Mendiratta Education and Training MD, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical School, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India, 1999; Internal Medicine Residency, Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA; fellowship in nephrology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC; board certified in internal medicine and nephrology; member, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Society of Nephrology, American Society of Transplantation, Tennessee Medical Association, Upper Cumberland Medical Society.

TOPIC: Early Detection and Initial Management

of Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care

Presentation Summary

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 15% of adults and is frequently underdiagnosed in its early stages. Primary care physicians play a critical role in identifying at-risk patients, initiating early interventions, and preventing disease progression. This session will review practical approaches to CKD screening, interpretation of albuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), current treatment strategies that slow disease progression, and appropriate timing for nephrology referral.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

· Identify patients at risk for chronic kidney disease and implement appropriate screening strategies using eGFR and urine albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR).

· Interpret albuminuria and CKD staging to recognize early kidney disease before significant decline in renal function occurs.

· Apply evidence-based therapies, including blood pressure control and kidney-protective medications, to slow CKD progression.

· Recognize medications and clinical situations that may worsen kidney function.

· Determine appropriate timing for referral to nephrology.

About UCMS-TMA Continuing Medical Education Programs:

UCMS-TMA Virtual CME Programs offer physicians in the Upper Cumberland Region an opportunity to lead clinical updates relevant to health care delivery on the Cumberland Plateau. Programs are provided as a public service to the health care community. Expenses related to CME documentation and processing are covered by dues-paying physician members of the UCMS-TMA. Invitations to register for a CME meeting are sent to our subscribers by email from the admin at ucms-tma.org.

There is no fee or membership requirement to attend, however, both registration and attendance are needed to receive a CME certificate of attendance. Registration will ask for your name and personal email address. It will also ask if you plan to attend the hybrid meeting in-person at CRMC. A link to join the Zoom meeting will be sent to the name and email address used at registration.

Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/f3325cT4SUKA8xDqgeoWkw

CME Credit Information:
UCMS-TMA CME activities are planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Tennessee Medical Association. The Tennessee Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Tennessee Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Mission:  Quality, Safe and Effective Medical Care in Upper Cumberland

Website: https://www.UCMS-TMA.org