Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Renal System
E1 · Renal Anatomy and Physiology
E1.ii · Kidney Functions
Outline the functions of the kidney.
Written examination
SAQ history
Kidney Functions
1 exam appearance
Renal & Adrenal Endocrinology — Angiotensin
2 exam appearances
Write detailed notes on angiotensin, including its synthesis, role within the body and regulation.
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Renal & Adrenal Endocrinology — Renal Endocrine Function
1 exam appearance
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2019B · Day 3 · VIVA 8
This viva will test your knowledge of renal physiology. What are the functions of the kidney?
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2017B · Day 2 · VIVA 1
This viva will test your knowledge of renal physiology and potassium. Briefly outline the functions of the kidney.
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2017B · Day 3 · VIVA 6
This viva is on the endocrine functions of the kidney and renal pharmacology. Describe the renin-angiotensin system.
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2016A · Day 2 · VIVA 4
This viva tested knowledge of renal physiology and the pharmacology of diuretics. It discussed the functions of the kidney, GFR and factors that influence plasma creatinine.
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2011A · VIVA 7
This Viva will test your knowledge of renal physiology and potassium regulation Q 1. Briefly outline the functions of the kidney? This viva tested, briefly, knowledge of renal function, as well as covering hyperkalaemia in some depth. Candidates had a general knowledge related to hyperkalaemia, but struggled to explain the cardiac consequences as they related to the cardiac action potential and as they reflected upon the ECG.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.