If you're interested in kidney transplants as a treatment option or in living kidney donation, UC San Diego Health's kidney transplantation program offers free classes and support groups. For a current schedule or more information, call 858-657-7729.
Living Kidney Donation Seminar
Learn about all of the aspects of the kidney donor evaluation process, including the benefits of living donation, an overview of the donation surgery and post-operative recovery for the living donor. Our living donor coordinators facilitate this class.
- Two-hour classes held quarterly
- Virtual, via Zoom
- Open to all, including friends and family; registration required
Kidney Transplant Education Class
This Transplant 101 class focuses on transplants as a treatment option. Our transplant coordinators provide a complete overview of the process. Topics covered include the evaluation process, how candidates are selected, what to expect while waitlisted, getting "the call," the surgery and hospital stay, postoperative care, financial issues and care partner responsibilities.
- One-hour class held one or two days per week, in English and Spanish
- Virtual, via Zoom
- Open
only to patients referred to our
Center for Transplantation and their families and friends
Support Group for Kidney Transplant Patients
Our transplant social worker facilitates this informal gathering to exchange information, ideas and experiences related to the challenges of kidney disease, waiting for a transplant and life after a transplant.
- One-hour meetings in English held quarterly, on alternating Mondays and Thursdays
- Virtual, via Zoom
- Open
only to pre- or post-transplant patients and their families and caregivers
Weight Change Support Class for Kidney Transplant Patients
Our transplant dietitian offers strategies and tips to help you reach your weight goals. You must make an appointment.
- 30-minute individual appointments once a month
- By phone
- Open
only to pre- or post-transplant patients and their families and caregivers