Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|Recognize the advantages of kidney transplantation over dialysis 
2|Develop a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of kidney transplantation and the potential complications associated with it 
3|Describe the benefits of living kidney donation and recognize the options of direct and voucher donation, as well as paired kidney exchange

Presenter 
Kenneth McPartland, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Kenneth McPartland
Speaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose 
No
Session date: 
09/11/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery MOC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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