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ISN and the American Nephrologists of Indian Origin (ANIO) are pleased to announce the 2015 Clinical Nephropathology Certificate Program (CNC). To find out more about this program and how to apply, CLICK HERE.

Pathologists and nephrologists seeking training in the principles and practice of nephropathology from all around the world are encouraged to apply. However, applicants from low- and middle-income countries are given priority.

Program objectives

• Identify the key principles in the preparation of kidney biopsy material, preparing sections for LM, IF and EM. Review the different staining techniques and their purpose.
• Apply knowledge of different patterns of renal injury observed in histopathologic specimens in classifying syndromes of nephron injury and integrating this knowledge into managing clinical presentations of renal disease.
• Use newly gained knowledge of specific renal syndromes or diseases (e.g., acute kidney injury, autoimmune renal disease, diabetic kidney disease, genetic renal disease, hepatorenal syndrome, pregnancy related renal disease) to infer pathophysiologic mechanisms and apply this to managing patients.
• Use updated knowledge of kidney pathology for better patient management.

Program structure

The CNC program spans over one year and includes over 40 recorded online lectures and 12 live webinars (one each month). The course attendees are required to attend all the live webinars, pass short quizzes throughout the course, and pass a final exam in order to get the certificate.

Graduation requirement

The course attendees are required to attend >75% of the live webinars and obtain a “pass” (a score of 75%) in both a mid-year and a final exam in order to receive the certificate.

Application information

Tuition Fees: $495.00 (USD)

Application Deadline: March 20, 2015. CLICK HERE to download the application form.

Tuition Fees are waived for Trainees in MD, DNB, DM or PhD from low- and middle-income countries. Trainees must provide documentation for their training status. Educational credentials of any applicant is subject for verification.


Application form

Applicants must fill and submit the online application form by the deadline. If the applicant is a trainee, s/he must submit a proof of training and letter of endorsement from his/her department chair. 
Program dates: April 1, 2015 to March 30, 2016

Featured CNC Faculty include:

• Gerald B. Appel, M.D, Director of Clinical Nephrology, Columbia University Medical Center
• Jamil Azzi, MD Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Vanesa Bijol, MD, Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Anil K. Chandraker, M.D, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Robert Colvin, MD, Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital
• Bradley Denker, MD, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Fernando Fervenza, M.D, Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic
• Ana Greka, MD, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• David Mount, MD, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Helmut Rennke, M.D, Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Leonardo Riella, MD Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, Renal Division, Columbia University
• Ajay K. Singh, M.D, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• David. J. Salant, MD, Boston University
• Sanjeev Sethi, M.D, Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic
• Sushrut Waikar, MD, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Astrid Weins, MD, PhD, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

For any questions related to the course and the application, please contact: ISN-ANIO CNC Program Manager, Dr. Youssef Farag – isnaniocnc@gmail.com