Association of Saxon Nephrologists (VSN) 4. Programme 3ËCHSISCHER&ORTBILDUNGSKONGRESSFàR .EPHROLOGIEUND+INDERNEPHROLOGIE How to biopsy a kidney and how to manage renal autoimmune diseases Freitag, 27th February 2009, Anatomical Institute February 27th, 2009 11.00–11.20 am | PD Dr. Joachim Beige, Leipzig: Indications and complications of renal biopsies Institute for Anatomy, Leipzig University www.nephro-leipzig.de 10.00–10.45 am | Prof. Dr. J. Helmchen, Hamburg: Histopathological approach to renal diseases 11.30–12.30 am | Dr. L. Preuschof, Berlin: Practical approach, equipment and ultrasound handling 12.30–01.00 pm | Break Dear colleagues, with our new ERA-EDTA sponsored CME course we provide a unique opportunity to train both your practical skills in renal biopsing as well as general management issues in patients with autoimmune diseases. The concept of Problem-Orientated medical Learning (POL) in small groups was developed by outstanding academic teachers of the Harvard-Munich teaching alliance. The practical biopsy course on specifically prepared cadavers is a joint activity of the Leipzig University Anatomical Institute and the Nephrology Division of the St. Georg Hospital. Both courses will be conducted in German language with individual advice available in English. For those of you interested to attend a Germanspeaking congress, the Saxon Nephrology and Pediatric Nephrology Educational Congress on the following day provides a further compact opportunity to update your professional knowledge (28th February 2008, programme available at www.nephro-leipzig.de/4SFN). 01.00–01.15 pm | Dr. S. Löffler, Leipzig: Briefing for anatomical theatre procedures 01.15–03.00 pm | All staff and participants: Renal core harvest in human cadavers 03.00-03.30 pm | Break 03.00–05.00 pm | PD Dr. J. Beige: Problem-orientated learning: Renal autoimmune diseases – A new didactic concept for preparation to Nephrology Board certification exam Registration and fees Registration with this form or via email until Feb. 10th 2009: F&U confirm, Ms. Ulrike Kalteich, [email protected] or fax +49 341 | 235 2782, phone +49 341 | 5 65 07 47 www.nephro-leipzig.de/4SFN Applicants for the ERA-EDTA travel grants: please use the application form available at www.ndt-educational.org/eracourses.asp Name, First Name, Degree ................................................................................. Institution .............................................................................................................. Street, Nr. ................................................................................................................ Zip, City, Country ..................................................................................................... Phone ..................................................................................................................... Joachim Beige Simone Wygoda Torsten Siepman Fax .......................................................................................................................... E-Mail ..................................................................................................................... Please tick: ( ) Biopsy course and Tutorium: EUR 100 ( ) Nominees of EDTA travel grant: 0