The International Society of Nephrology is pleased to deliver the Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Nairobi, Kenya from May 16-17, 2025.

We aim to repeat this course annually in different locations to make it accessible to all.

The Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases is designed to provide trainees and early career clinicians with an update on the management of glomerulonephritis, including the diagnosis, histopathology and treatment of a comprehensive range of glomerular diseases.

Course Overview

The Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases will provide clinicians with an update on the management of glomerulonephritis, including the diagnosis, histopathology and treatment of a comprehensive range of glomerular diseases. It will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss management nuances and clinical applications with experts in the field, and will include clinicopathological cases with practical approaches in daily clinical practice.

Audience

This course is designed for trainee nephrologists or junior consultants with 3 or fewer years as a specialist.

Program

Please find the full program here.

Dates

The course will be held in person from May 16-17, 2025.

Lectures will begin each day at 07:50 and finish at 18:00.

The course will be in-person. No hybrid or virtual participation is possible.

Venue

Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi
Langata Link Rd,
Nairobi, Kenya

Language & Translation

The official language of the course is English. Presentations will only be delivered in English.

How to apply?

Course spaces are limited and are by application only. Applications are open to all ISN members*

The deadline to apply is January 13, 2025.  Please note, applications may close early depending on demand, so we strongly encourage you to apply early.

Priority will be given to:

  • Trainee nephrologists or junior consultants with 3 or fewer years as a specialist
  • Individuals residing in low and lower-middle income countries – see list here
  • Individuals in Africa (this course is held regularly in different regions to make it accessible to all)

Applications are only accepted online. We do not accept applications via email or telephone. If you are having any difficulties whilst applying, please contact the team at GNcourse@Theisn.org.

*Not an ISN Member yet?

If you want to apply but are not yet an ISN member, you can become a member here. ISN offers free and discounted membership to those from low and lower-middle income countries and young nephrologists. Please note that ISN membership does not automatically guarantee a successful application.

Before applying to the course, please ensure you have read all the information below, including the Terms & Conditions.

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Successful GN course grant recipients will receive:

  • Complementary GN course registration.
  • Complimentary maximum three nights hotel stay (check in on May 15 and check out on May 18) for attendees outside of Nairobi.
  • A contribution towards travel for attendees outside of Nairobi – see below for more details.
  • Course completion certificate.
  • Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both course days.

Please see below the maximum contributions available by region:

  • $100 USD – Kenya (outside of Nairobi)
  • $600 USD – Eastern Africa (Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda)
  • $750 USD – Central and Southern Africa (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
  • $850 USD – Northern Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia)
  • $900 USD – Western Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo)
  • $1000 USD – Rest of world

The travel grant contribution may only be applied towards:

  • Return economy travel from your home country airport to Nairobi airport
  • Travel from Nairobi airport to the course hotel
  • Kenyan visa

Please note, travel grants are meant to provide a contribution to your travel costs, but will not cover all travel costs. All other costs are the responsibility of the individual.

Please note, travel grant contributions will not be offered to those residing in Nairobi.

January 13, 2025 – Application deadline. Please note, applications may close early depending on demand, so we encourage you to apply early.

January 27, 2025You will receive a notification if your application was successful or not (applications are reviewed in batches; earlier applicants may receive notification earlier).

February 14, 2025 – Deadline to accept course seat by responding to the email notification.

March 24, 2025 – Deadline to send your flight details to confirm your spot on the course.

June 11, 2025 – Deadline to submit receipts and forms to receive the travel grant contribution.

IMPORTANT: You will only receive the travel grant contribution following course completion and submission of the required forms (reimbursement form, W8/W9 and all receipts).

By registering for this course, participants understand that the Primer Course in Glomerular Disease, and all content therein, is designed exclusively for qualified medical professionals and that in line with current healthcare industry regulations, s/he confirms to be qualified to access the course contents.

This is a two-day course which requires physical presence in Nairobi, Kenya from May 16-17 2025. This course can only be attended in person, no virtual option is available.

Any cancellation or change to your registration must be done in writing to GNcourse@theisn.org.

If you cancel your registration or are not present at the course for any reason including failure to obtain a visa, you are responsible for any costs incurred (e.g. travel and visa). The responsibility for procuring health/accident and travel insurance remains with you.

Your cancellation will also be subject to the following conditions:

  • On or prior to Friday, February 28, 2025 there is no penalty for cancellation.
  • From Saturday, March 1, 2025 onwards, the individual is responsible for reimbursing the cost of the three night hotel stay (if applicable).

If you cancel your registration or do not attend the course, you will no longer be eligible to claim the travel grant contribution.

Course organizers reserve the right to modify the course program and course elements at any time. Details published on the course website are subject to change or subject to substitution. Participants are encouraged check the course website for updates on a regular basis. No right to further claims will be possible should the organizers be obliged to alter the program.

In the event of serious special or unforeseen circumstances or serious circumstances beyond its control, the course organizers shall be entitled to cancel or modify the dates of the course. Registered participants shall not be entitled to seek compensation for any costs or damages incurred because of such cancellation or change. The organizers will not be liable for any theft or damage to property and/or persons caused on site during the course, by any factor whatsoever, unless there has been a fault, intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of the organizers.

Although ISN takes all precautions to be certain that the countries and venues in which educational activities are held are safe, please note that when you agree to travel and join the course, you acknowledge and accept that ISN cannot be held liable for any untoward consequences related to traveling or staying abroad, including those related to COVID-19. The responsibility for procuring health/accident and travel insurance remains with you. You or your relatives cannot hold ISN responsible in the event of untoward events or experiences.

The official language of the course is English. Presentations will only be delivered in English.

Following the course, participants will receive via email a certificate of completion.

  • You will only receive the travel grant contribution following course completion and submission of the required forms (reimbursement form, W8/W9 and all receipts).
  • The travel grant contribution can only be applied towards:
    • Return economy travel from your home country airport to Nairobi airport
    • Travel from Nairobi airport to the course hotel
    • Kenyan visa

Please note, travel grants are meant to provide a contribution to your travel costs, but will not cover all travel costs. All other costs are the responsibility of the individual.

Please note, travel grant contributions will not be offered to those residing in Nairobi.

Data collected by the organizers will only be used to manage your registration for the course and to provide you and other participants with relevant information about your attendance. Data may be shared with the local professional congress organizer (PCO) for planning purposes and with the course hotel to book your accommodation, but will never be shared with other third parties without your expressed and recorded consent.

Information collected during the registration process will be used to process your registration, book your hotel room, as well as ensure you receive a course name badge, certificate of completion, and travel grant (if applicable). Without this information, we will be unable to properly process your registration. The recipients of the data are the course organizers, the local PCO and the course hotel. Data will be stored and used in a secure environment.

In accordance with the chapter 3 of the European Regulation 2016/679 with regards to data protection, you have the right to request from the course organizers, access to and rectification or erasure of your personal data or restriction of processing concerning your data. For such request, please contact GNcourse@theisn.org (be aware that a proof of identity will be requested during the process).

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) will take photos during the course. These images will be used by the ISN to share news about the course and promote future courses. Images may be used on the ISN website, in ISN news, printed publicity and published on the ISN’s social media and e-mails. They will be stored securely on the ISN servers. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please email GNcourse@theisn.org at any time

To deliver a high-quality experience, course organizers will provide a safe and welcoming environment where participants can share information and ideas in a professional, positive, and friendly way.

Course organizers will not accept any intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning speech or actions. This includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, deliberate intimidation, and stalking.

All attendees, including speakers, sponsors, vendors, partners, and staff are expected to adhere to the following code of conduct:

  • Be considerate, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive,
  • Participate in an authentic and active manner,
  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, prejudicial, or harassing behavior and speech,
  • Do not use inappropriate language and images,
  • Do not engage in harm or threats of any kind,
  • Do not inappropriately disrupt presentations and talks,
  • Do not make audio or visual recordings of slides, Q&A, discussions without presenter/author’s permission.

Attendees can report inappropriate behavior to the course organizers at GNcourse@theisn.org. In case of inappropriate behavior, course organizers reserve the right to take any action deemed necessary without warning, including non-distribution of travel grant (if applicable), and they reserve the right to refuse attendance at future ISN meetings, virtually or in person.

For any questions related to this course, please contact GNcourse@Theisn.org.

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