Vander's Renal Physiology, Tenth Edition

The best review of renal physiology available for USMLE® Step 1—completely updated with the latest research

A Doody's Core Title for 2026!

Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, Vander’s Renal Physiology, Tenth Edition clearly and expertly explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems. There is no better way to learn the fundamental principles of the structure, function, and pathologies of the human kidney that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine, than this time-tested resource.

Here’s why Vander’s is the best review of renal physiology available for the USMLE® Step 1:

• The text begins with the basics and works up to advanced principles
• All chapters have been revised to reflect the latest research and developments in the field
• Includes learning aids such as flow charts, diagrams, key concepts, clinical examples, boxed statements to emphasize major points, learning objectives, and review questions with answers and explanations
• Focuses on the goals of renal processes and the logic of them
• Presents the normal function of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease states