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E-Poster Submission Deadline
Please prepare and upload your E-Poster no later than March 14, 2026 11.59PM CET. After this date, you will no longer be able to prepare and upload your E-poster and it will not be displayed and accessible on the congress website.
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Thailand’s global leadership in peritoneal dialysis (PD) underscores the need for every nephrology fellow to graduate proficient in PD-based care. However, no nationwide evaluation has examined Thai nephrologists’ confidence across core competencies, particularly acute PD and PD catheter insertion. This study assessed self-perceived competency among fellowship graduates, identified key training gaps, and provided evidence to guide competency-based reform in nephrology education.
A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among Thai nephrologists who completed fellowship training between 2007–2024. A structured, anonymous questionnaire adapted from a validated CJASN (2010) instrument was distributed via email and the professional networks of the Nephrology Society of Thailand. Data were collected through a secure online platform. Descriptive statistics summarized competency levels across clinical and procedural domains, while comparisons by training site and graduation year used chi-square and t-tests, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Among 196 respondents (56% response rate), clinical confidence was high, but procedural competency lagged—particularly in acute PD (71% felt inadequately trained) and PD catheter insertion (78%). Whilst, confidence was moderate for kidney biopsy (59%) and tunneled hemodialysis catheter insertion (43%). Fellows described limited hands-on exposure, scarce procedural opportunities, and reliance on observation rather than first-operator experience. Many lacked confidences managing urgent-start PD or AKI-PD cases despite PD’s central role in national renal policy. Respondents called for simulation-based workshops, ultrasound-guided procedural modules, and structured mentorship to ensure competency. They urged less emphasis on research and exams and more on practical, protocol-driven, and equitable training, with itinerant programs to support non-university centers.
Thai nephrology graduates demonstrate strong cognitive readiness but significant gaps in acute PD and PD catheter insertion—core skills vital to Thailand’s PD-first legacy. Implementing a standardized, competency-based curriculum emphasizing ultrasound-guided, hands-on acute PD training is essential to build procedural confidence and sustain Thailand’s leadership in accessible, high-quality renal care.
