#19 IL MEDICO CHE VORREI - PROF CLAUDIO RONCO

What makes a specialty important? According to Professor Claudio Ronco, the answer is simple: it's not the discipline itself that's crucial, but those who practice it. In this episode of NefroPodcast, we had the privilege of speaking with one of the leading figures in global nephrology. A journey that began almost by chance, with the dream of becoming a cardiologist, and continued to contribute to the birth of Critical Care Nephrology, modern AKI classifications, and innovations that have changed the lives of thousands of patients. We discussed the vocational crisis in nephrology, the value of mentors, the doctor-patient relationship in the age of artificial intelligence, the importance of cultivating curiosity and a spirit of innovation, but also the story behind CARPEDIEM, the machine that made extracorporeal treatment of newborns possible and that inspired a book and a film. A conversation that goes far beyond medicine. Because, as Professor Ronco reminded us, a professor teaches knowledge, but a mentor teaches life. #NefroPodcast #ClaudioRonco #Nephrology