Open-access virtual teaching tools presented at the last CAPN meeting, developed by Dr. Amrit Kirpalani. All are free to use and run in a browser on desktop or mobile.
Reference tools
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Complement Pathway Simulator
Review how different diseases, mutations, drugs and lab tests relate to the parts of the complement pathway.
Fellows · Nephrologists
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CRRT Dysnatremia Calculator
Calculate the free water or sodium additions needed to bring the outlet sodium concentration of a CRRT circuit to a chosen target.
Fellows · Consultants · ICU
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Interactive Glomerulus
A simplified look at glomerular histology.
Residents · Fellows
Games
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Electronic Nephron Anatomy Challenge
A mobile and desktop game covering renal physiology, tubulopathies, diuretics and genetics. Works well as homework for junior learners or as a head-to-head challenge with senior trainees.
Medical students through to consultants
Simulations
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Paediatric CRRT Simulator
Screen-based simulation of basic and complex CRRT cases. Completing each case unlocks harder ones.
Fellows · Consultants · ICU · Nurses
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CRRT Alarm Simulator
Screen-based overview of common CRRT machine alarms, their causes and how to troubleshoot them.
Fellows · Consultants · ICU · Nurses
Educator-partnered training
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Learning Analytics for Nephrologists-in-Training
Weekly timed quizzes for nephrology fellows, with longitudinal analytics collected to identify areas of strength and weakness. A pilot study is under way and the research phase begins in July 2026.
Fellows · Program directors
Program directors who would like to enrol their program can contact amrit.kirpalani@lhsc.on.ca.