Update in Nephrology & Hypertension 2027 | March 6th, 2027
This conference, presented by University of Florida Health Jacksonville, takes place on March 6th, 2027. This CME program is designed to improve the knowledge, competence and performance of healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients with renal disease. The presentations will provide educational materials which will allow participants to better understand disease processes in patients with renal disease.
Topics for presentation will include Vitamin D Metabolism & Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Vignettes on Diuretic Management, Newer Trends Managing Anemia of CKD, Nutrition in Renal Disease, Early vs. Late Initiation of Dialysis in Stage 5 CKD, Newer Algorithms Treating Lupus Nephritis, A Simple Approach to Nephrolithiasis, and Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Who Should Attend:
Nephrologists, Primary Care Physicians, Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this activity, participants will be able to:
- Understand Vitamin D metabolism & secondary hyperparathyroidism
- Learn use of diuretics in different clinical scenarios
- Learn how to diagnose and manage the variables in anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Nutrition in Renal Disease
- Understand early vs. late initiation of dialysis in stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Learn the newer treatment goals for patients with lupus nephritis
- Learn how to differentiate and treat the various causes of nephrolithiasis
- Understand how to evaluate, manage, and treat Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Program Director
Ronald L. Mars, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL.