Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Update for the Clinician 2025 - Live (in-person)

Lake Buena Vista, FL US
February 14, 2025 to February 16, 2025

Division Chairs: LaTonya Hickson M.D., Florida, Tambi Jarmi, M.D., Florida, Vesna D. Garovic. M.D., Ph.D., Minnesota, and Harini Chakkera, M.D., M.P.H., Arizona

Course Directors: Hani M. Wadei, M.D., Ivan E. Porter, II, M.D., Connie J. Hemeyer, APRN, Melanie R. Harrell, P.A.-C., Christine M. Rogero, Pharm.D., R.Ph., and Ramla N. Kasozi, M.B., Ch.B., M.P.H.

Course Co-Directors: Ladan Zand, M.D., Ziad Zoghby, M.D., M.B.A., Hatem Amer, M.D.Pooja Budhiraja, M.B.B.S. and Musab S. Hommos, M.B.B.S.

February 14 - 16, 2025 - Disney's Contemporary Resort - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Update for the Clinician 2025 is a two-and-a-half-day symposium designed to update participants on a range of nephrology topics relevant to current medical practice. Through a combination of lectures, literature review, and case-based presentations, this symposium delivers up-to-date and cutting-edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice.


Abstract Session - Deadline: December 27, 2024

As part of the Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Update for the Clinician 2025, a Poster Session for presentation of original research and challenging cases dedicated to the fields of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Transplant will be held at this meeting. Accepted abstract recipients will be chosen from all abstracts received by the submission deadline. Registration is required for all poster presenters. For further information email FLA CME Abstracts.​

Abstract Submission Webform

Target Audience

This course is intended for members of the nephrology community and will be of interest to nephrologists, nephrology trainees, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, primary care physicians and other specialists who participate in the care of patients with kidney disorders and kidney and/or pancreas transplants.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the value of the metabolic work up of kidney stones. 
  • Describe the updated evidence-based treatment of glomerulonephritis.
  • Apply the current knowledge of treatment advances in hypertension.
  • Review implication of GFR decline on pharmaceutical management in patient with Chronic Kidney Disease.
  • Outline emerging therapies in glomerulonephritis.
  • Examine the use of artificial intelligence and principles of innovation in Nephrology and Hypertension.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 17.50 AAFP Prescribed
  • 17.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 17.50 ACPE
  • 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 17.50 ANCC
  • 17.50 Attendance
  • 17.50 IPCE
Event starts: 
02/14/2025 - 7:50am
Event ends: 
02/16/2025 - 12:40pm
Cost:
$699.00

Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Update for the Clinician 2025

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

February 14-16, 2025

All Presentations Eastern Time

             

Friday, February 14, 2025

6:45 am

Registration and Breakfast

7:50 am

Welcome Introductions: Love is in the air

Hani M. Wadei, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Ivan E. Porter, II, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

 

How to love your Kidneys

Moderators:

Hani M. Wadei, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Ivan E. Porter, II, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

8:00 am

How to love your kidneys?

Sagar U. Nigwekar, M.B.B.S., M.D., Harvard Medical School

8:30 am

 

How to spread love? Domino kidney donation and NKR.

Shennen A. Mao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

9:00 am

 

Pregnancy outcome of kidney transplant recipients and donors.

Andrea G. Kattah, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

9:30 am

Q&A Session

9:45 am

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

Stone Session

Moderators:

Ivan E. Porter, II, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Sagar U. Nigwekar, M.B.B.S., M.D., Harvard Medical School

10:00 am

Prevalence, racial variables and dietary factors in kidney stones.

Sagar U. Nigwekar, M.B.B.S., M.D., Harvard Medical School

10:30 am

Stones in kidney donors

Mira T. Keddis, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

11:00 am

How to read a supersaturation study to direct stone management. A case base presentation?

Moderator:

Ivan E. Porter, II, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelists:

Sagar U. Nigwekar, M.B.B.S., M.D., Harvard Medical School

Mira T. Keddis, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

John C. Lieske, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

11:45 am

Q&A Session

12:00 pm

Lunch

 

Onco-nephrology Session

 

Moderator:

Sandra M. Herrmann, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

APP: Post-Transplant Complication Session

Moderators:

Pooja Budhiraja, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Connie J. Hemeyer, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida

1:00 pm

I hate you: Nephrotoxicity of CAR-T and Immunotherapy.

Sandra M. Herrmann, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Common viral infections after kidney transplant.

Melanie R. Harrell, P.A.-C., Mayo Clinic Florida

1:30 pm

Advancements in Renal cell cancer and its management.

David D. Thiel, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

UTI Post-Transplant.

Ross Powers, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

2:00 pm

What I learned from these Onco-nephrology cases.

Sandhya Manohar, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Florida

Don’t break-up with me. Osteoporosis in dialysis and transplant patients.

Pooja Budhiraja, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Arizona

2:30 pm

Q&A Session

Q&A Session

2:45 pm

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

Concurrent Issues with Kidney Transplant

Moderators:

Harini A. Chakkera, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Aleksandra Kukla, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

APP Education and Practice

 

Moderators:

Hani M. Wadei, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Ramla N. Kasozi, M.B., Ch.B., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Florida

3:00 pm

Pre- and Post- Kidney Transplant Weight Loss: Is GLP-1 the answer?

Aleksandra Kukla, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

How to maximize the scope of APPs in the nephrology clinic?

Connie J. Hemeyer, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida

3:30 pm

 

Title TBA

Speaker TBA

Social determinants of health: How does it affect all of us?

Ramla N. Kasozi, M.B., Ch.B., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Florida

4:00 pm

Cancer Risk post-kidney transplant: How to mitigate?

Rose Mary Attieh, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Nutrition Optimization Challenges with Kidney Disease

Mireille H. Hamdan, DCN, RDN, LD/N, Mayo Clinic Florida

4:30 pm

Q&A Session

Q&A Session

4:45 pm

Welcome Reception, Poster Session and Networking

6:15 pm

ADJOURN – End of Day 1

Saturday, February 15, 2025

6:45 am

Registration and Breakfast

7:50 am

Welcome Introductions

Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Ladan Zand, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

 

Tomorrowland Session

Moderators:

Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Ladan Zand, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

8:00 am

Stem cell in Nephrology and Kidney transplantation

LaTonya J Hickson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

8:30 am

Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology

Ziad Zoghby, M.D., M.B.A., Mayo Clinic Rochester

9:00 am

Artificial Intelligence in Pathology

Fadi E. Salem, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

9:30 am

Q&A Session

9:45 am

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

Hypertension Session

Moderators:

Ziad Zoghby, M.D., M.B.A., Mayo Clinic Rochester

LaTonya J Hickson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

10:00 am

Hypertension in pregnancy

Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

10:30 am

Innovative management of drug resistant hypertension

Musab S. Hommos, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Arizona

11:00 am

Hypertension case presentation.

Moderator:

Ivan E. Porter, II, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelists:

Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Musab S. Hommos, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Lyle W. Baker, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:45 am

Q&A Session

12:00 pm

Lunch

 

Glomerulonephritis Session

 

Moderator:

Ladan Zand, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Cases in Clinical Topics for Advanced Practice Providers

Moderators:

Nabeel Aslam, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Melanie R. Harrell, P.A.-C., Mayo Clinic Florida

1:00 pm

ANCA vasculitis in 2025.

Ulrich Specks, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Hyperkalemia for the APP.

Michael A. Mao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

1:30 pm

IgA Nephropathy

Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Common pitfall in diagnosing Acid-Base disorders.

Lyle W. Baker, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

2:00 pm

C3GN and complement related disorders.

Ladan Zand, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Pros and Cons of different dialysis modalities.

Christopher L. Trautman, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

2:30 pm

Lupus Nephritis – Clinical Cases: discussion of current approach and therapeutic dilemmas

Nabeel Aslam, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Basic principles of medication dose adjustment in CKD.

Christine M. Rogero, Pharm.D., R.Ph., Mayo Clinic Florida

3:00 pm

Q&A Session

Q&A Session

3:15 pm

ADJOURN – End of Day 2

Sunday, February 16, 2025

6:45 am

Registration and Breakfast

7:50 am

Welcome Introductions

Harini A. Chakkera, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Musab S. Hommos, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Arizona

 

Improving Transplant Access

Moderators:

Harini A. Chakkera, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Musab S. Hommos, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Arizona

8:00 am

Not giving one IOTA!! (IOTA – Increasing Organ Transplant Access, Updates in Value Based Care)

Brian M. Cruddas, M.B.A., Mayo Clinic Florida

8:30 am

Options for the highly sensitized patients in 2025.

Tambi Jarmi, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

9:00 am

Xenotransplantation: How we did it and what the future holds?

Nikolaos Skartsis, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

9:30 am

Q&A Session

9:45 am

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

General Nephrology Session

Moderators:

Hani M. Wadei, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Andrew J. Bentall, M.B., Ch.B., M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

 

Allied Health Session

Moderators:

Ivan E. Porter, II, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Connie J. Hemeyer, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida

10:00 am

What’s hot and what’s new in ADPKD.

Fouad T. Chebib, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Why is my patient not getting on the transplant list?

Martin L. Mai, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

10:30 am

What do i need to know about Amyloidosis treatment in 2025.

Taimur Sher, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Enhancing Compliance in transplant patients.

Becki F. Fischer, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida

11:00 am

Post-Kidney Transplant Disease Recurrence: How big is the problem?

Hatem Amer, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

How best to utilize kidneys from HCV positive donors: Role of the APP.

Kristen L. Ryland, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida

11:30 am

Q&A Session

Q&A Session

11:45 am

Updates in Change in GFR estimation equations in practice.

Andrew J. Bentall, M.B., Ch.B., M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

12:15 pm

Q&A Session

12:30 pm

Closing Remarks

12:40 pm

ADJOURN – End of Day 3

Disney's Contemporary Resort
97833 street
Suite 69
Lake Buena Vista, FL 10764
United States

Plan your magic escape at  Disney's Contemporary Resort just steps away from Magic Kingdom park. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a special rate of $389 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of January 14, 2025, whichever comes first. The discounted rate is available three days prior and three days after the course dates based upon availability of group rooms at the time of the request. Complimentary self-parking at the Hotel and Disney theme parks is available for all guests staying at the Hotel. 

Please follow the LINK to make your reservation.

*Disney's Contemporary Resort Room Cancellation Policy:*
Each individual room reservation must be confirmed and guaranteed by the attendee with a deposit equal to the full price of the room for one night. Should an attendee cancel a reservation, refund of the deposit and/or cancellation fees will be in accordance with Hotel general policy at that time.

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 17.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.50 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN number: JA0000238-0000-25-002-L01-P

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 17.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

DayCredits
Friday7.25
Saturday6.00
Sunday4.25

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Available Credit

  • 17.50 AAFP Prescribed
  • 17.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 17.50 ACPE
  • 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 17.50 ANCC
  • 17.50 Attendance
  • 17.50 IPCE

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Price

Cost:
$699.00
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