WCN courses

WCN’26 offers in-depth courses that explore specific topics and encourage participation through interactive platforms, case presentations, live demonstrations, and discussion sessions.

Your WCN registration now includes complimentary access to WCN courses (except the interventional nephrology course, which requires separate registration and can be purchased for 165 USD).

Explore the courses taking place on March 28, 2026

Cancer and kidney disease: The growing intersection of their genesis and treatment Complimentary access

This clinically focused course will deliver a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of onco-nephrology. Participants will explore the pathophysiology and treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI), electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, and drug dosing challenges resulting from both cancer and its therapies.

Expert-led sessions will include case-based discussions and cover solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and special populations such as kidney transplant recipients. Designed for practical learning, the course aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge to improve care for this increasingly complex patient population.

Ideal for: nephrologists, oncologists, transplant physicians, and other healthcare professionals treating patients with overlapping kidney and cancer conditions.

Clinical trials course (ISN-ACT) Complimentary access

A focused course on clinical trial design, innovative endpoints, and patient consent, with a special emphasis on inclusive global research and LMIC settings. Key topics include trial design fundamentals, the role of AI, simplified consent approaches, effective communication of trial results, and strategies to enhance regional representation.

Ideal for: nephrologists, early-career researchers, trial coordinators, and healthcare professionals involved in or planning clinical trials.
Preparation includes: two webinars (September 2025 and early 2026) and pre-course reading materials.

Hands-on masterclass: Interventional nephrology, dialysis access and ultrasonography

This immersive, skills-focused course offers an integrative “nephro-centric” approach to interventional nephrology, dialysis access (HD and PD), and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) techniques. Participants will learn and practice core nephrology procedures, including ultrasound evaluation of kidneys and bladder, kidney biopsy, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, and POCUS applications for volume assessment (IVC, lungs, heart, and VExUS).

Combining expert-led lectures with extensive hands-on training, the course is designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical proficiency, equipping participants to deliver optimal care and improved outcomes for patients with kidney disease.

Ideal for: nephrologists and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their procedural expertise in dialysis access and ultrasound-guided interventions.
Pay to access: Interested participants should register for the interventional nephrology course when they register to attend WCN’26. A fee of 165 USD for the course will be applied after it is selected on the Registration fees screen.

Sharing Expertise to Support the Set-up of Renal Registries (SharE-RR) exchange session Complimentary access

This interactive session explores the vital role of kidney registries in health service planning, improving access to care, ensuring quality, and supporting real-world research, including clinical trials.

Through regional and global case studies and collaborative discussions, participants will gain insight into data harmonization and cross-regional collaboration.

Ideal for: clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders seeking to strengthen kidney care through registry-based evidence and partnerships.

Conservative Kidney Management (CKM) Complimentary access

This course offers a case-based, practical overview of Conservative Kidney Management within the philosophy of Kidney Supportive Care (KSC). Participants will explore shared decision-making, goal-directed treatment planning, and the differences between chosen and choice-restricted CKM.

Key topics include outcomes compared with kidney replacement therapy, approaches to managing common symptoms, and strategies for care delivery in diverse resource settings. Designed to be interactive and patient-centered, the course equips clinicians to deliver high-quality CKM and support patients through advanced stages of care.

Ideal for: nephrologists, palliative care providers, and healthcare professionals supporting patients with advanced CKD.

Annual review of nephrology Complimentary access

Stay updated on evolving topics of global relevance in nephrology. World-leading specialists will highlight what’s new in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of key conditions, with a focus on practical takeaways for clinical practice.

Interactive discussions give participants the chance to engage directly with speakers and clarify how the latest insights apply to their work.

Ideal for: nephrologists and healthcare professionals seeking a concise update on advances shaping kidney care today.

Renal pathology course Complimentary access

Get cutting-edge updates and practical insights into transplantation and native kidney disease pathology. This course offers diverse global perspectives on challenging diagnostic scenarios and participants will gain exposure to novel technological developments in pathology, particularly AI, alongside focused sessions on IgG4-related disease, renal lesions in tropical and parasitic infections, and the interface between kidney pathology and genetic diagnostics for unexplained kidney disorders.

The Clinical-Pathologic Correlation (CPC) session will present challenging cases and discuss diagnostic and management implications.

Ideal for: nephrologists, renal pathologists, and healthcare professionals managing complex kidney disease diagnostics.

How to take part in the complimentary courses

  • Register to attend WCN’26 (Registration opens in September)
  • On the Registration fees screen, under Extras, indicate if you plan to attend a complimentary course (This is for planning purposes only and you are free to change your mind later)
  • Come early on March 28 to secure your seat. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis