KIDNEYcon 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 AM - Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:30 PM CST, Little Rock, AR

The 10th Annual KIDNEYcon will be held in Little Rock, AR on May 1-3, 2025. Hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, KIDNEYcon is an annual three-day conference updates on the latest advances in kidney care in a hands-on collaborative format. The program will feature 25 nationally recognized speakers leading interactive workshops that simulate realistic practice conditions utilizing case studies, simulations, live human models, and cadavers to teach how and why interventions are done and allow attendees to practice new techniques.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.25 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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 22.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

1. After the activity, participants will be able to correctly diagnose and treat glomerular diseases.
2. After the renal biopsy workshop, attendees will be able to correctly perform kidney biopsy using proper techniques.
3. After the activity, the participant will be able to implement strategies to best determine the appropriate timing of initiation of CRRT on a patient-by-patient basis.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (22.25 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (22.25 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (22.25 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (22.25 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.