Comprehensive Nephrology Continuing Education Event
Updates, advances, and practical information for screening, diagnosing, and managing patients with kidney disease
** Please note: the times given are EST and so will be UTC - 5 hours **
This program offers more than 50 interactive lectures and case-based sessions, providing a comprehensive update on the most important changes impacting Nephrology. It includes guidance on incorporating these changes into clinical practice to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.
Many practicing nephrologists and physicians struggle to keep up with the rapid scientific and technological advances in renal care. This live-streaming, fast-paced educational offering is taught by world-renowned experts and Harvard Medical School’s leading clinical faculty. The program covers the most important updates and advances in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases, including practical information for providing exceptional patient care.
Key topics include:
- Glomerular disease
- Acute renal failure
- Kidney transplantation
- Xenotransplantation
- Immunosuppressive management
- Hypertension
- Pregnancy and renal disease
- Onco-nephrology
- Acid-base and fluid and electrolyte disorders
- Potassium balance
- Climate change and kidney disease
- Primary hyperaldosteronism
- Bone mineral disorders
- Lupus nephritis
- Diuretic resistance
- Dialysis
- Kidney stones
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Genetic renal diseases
- Cardiorenal and hepatorenal syndrome
Presenters will discuss diagnostic testing, well-recognized medical complications, evidence-based treatment plans, and provide specific management strategies and recommendations to optimize care.
Program highlights:
- New Medications: Practical applications of the latest treatments for diabetes mellitus, proteinuria, and obesity in the context of CKD.
- Hypertension Management: The latest strategies for controlling hypertension, focusing on the role of aldosterone excess.
- Renal Diseases: Advanced insights into the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, minimal change disease, and FSGS.
- Genetic Testing: Up-to-date guidance on genetic testing and its importance in the CKD clinic.
- Kidney Transplantation: A comprehensive overview of kidney transplantation, addressing infections, malignancies, and common complications.
- Immunosuppressive Therapies: Crucial updates on immunosuppressive treatments for kidney transplant recipients, including novel therapies.
- Dialysis Management: Best practices for managing dialysis access and peritoneal dialysis, including handling complications.
- Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders: State-of-the-art sessions on the physiology of electrolyte and acid-base disorders.
- Onco-Nephrology: In-depth exploration of this emerging field and its clinical implications.
This event is an excellent opportunity to learn the latest “best practices” and enhance clinical skills. Both new and returning attendees will benefit from the comprehensive curriculum.
Agenda: Schedule – Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology
Programme Fees: $1,255 if booked before 3 February, $1,355 thereafter.
Accreditations: Accreditation – Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology
Optimized for Remote Learning The outstanding faculty, recognized as experts in the field, will teach you how to incorporate the latest tests and tools into practice. They will discuss challenging cases and treatments and provide specific recommendations for integrating the latest updates into practice. All sessions will be recorded as they are live-streamed and made available for immediate viewing at your convenience, through June 20, 2025.