ISN’s Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases

Course Overview
The ISN’s 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
The full program will be available shortly. The program content will be very similar to previous course programs, available here: https://www.theisn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GN-Course_Taiwan_Program.pdf  

Dates
The course will be held in person from August 8 – August 9, 2026.
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
Hyatt Centric Montevideo
Rambla República del Perú 147911300 Montevideo, Uruguay

Language & Translation
The official language of the course is English. Presentations will be delivered in English. With your mobile device, you’ll have real-time access to translated audio and subtitles.



How to apply?
Course spaces are limited and are by application only. Applications are open to ISN members only.*

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10, 2026

Priority will be given to:

• Trainee nephrologists or junior consultants with 3 or fewer years as a specialist
• Individuals in Latin America and North America and the Caribbean (this course is held regularly in different regions to make it accessible to all)
• Individuals residing in low and lower-middle income countries – see list here: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519 

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: https://www.theisn.org/membership/ 
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 including the Terms & Conditions: https://www.theisn.org/in-action/education/in-person-meetings/primer-course-in-glomerular-diseases-uruguay/#Terms 

For more information visit: https://www.theisn.org/in-action/education/in-person-meetings/primer-course-in-glomerular-diseases-uruguay/#About