Enhance Your Understanding of Renal Physiology and Electrolyte Disorders

Join UCL for a comprehensive three-day course on renal physiology and electrolyte and acid-base disorders, organized by the UCL Department of Renal Medicine.

You can choose to attend one, two, or all three days. 

Registration:

Please note that registration will close on 8 May 2025.

Course Highlights:

• Pathophysiology and Clinical Management: Learn about electrolyte and acid-base disorders, hypertension, and fluid management.
• Interactive Learning: Engage in face-to-face lectures and case discussions with international experts.
• Practical Application: Gain a useful overview of renal physiology and its clinical relevance.

Who Should Attend:

• Trainees in nephrology, general (internal) medicine, and intensive care medicine
• Consultant nephrologists
• General physicians

Course Content:

Day One:

• Overview of the nephron
• Proximal and distal tubular function
• Hypertension and diuretics
• Oliver Wrong Prize Lecture

Day Two:

• Acid-base physiology
• Renal tubular acidosis
• Sodium disorders
• Patient perspective session
• Professor Ben Walsh Memorial Prize Lecture

Day Three:

• Potassium, calcium, and magnesium disorders
• IV fluid therapy
• Introduction to renal stones

Teaching and Structure:

• Attend one, two, or all three days.
• Interactive sessions with opportunities to ask questions and discuss clinical cases.

Certificates and Accreditation:

• Receive a certificate of attendance.
• CPD credit anticipated to be 18 category 1 (external) CPD by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand acid-base and renal electrolyte physiology.
• Evaluate and treat common clinical problems.
• Gain expertise in fluid and diuretic therapies.
• Reflect on ways to improve clinical practice.

Costs and Concessions:

• Early bird discount available for bookings made before 28 February 2025.
• Costs from £140 - £500

Contact UCL:

Please get in touch if you have any questions about the course or booking a place

Email: Med.Cfnevents@ucl.ac.uk

Tel:  020 8016 8264

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge in renal physiology!