Course overview

Managing electrolyte imbalances and acid-base disorders is an essential aspect of nephrology, general medicine, and intensive care. This course revisits the core principles of renal physiology and introduces recent advances in a practical, accessible format. 

The programme consists of lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive workshops designed to support clinicians in managing complex clinical problems such as hyponatraemia, metabolic acidosis, dyskalaemias, and other disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance. The physiological principles guiding intravenous fluid therapy will also be covered.

The course aims to be informative and enjoyable, delivered by an international faculty who will be available throughout the course for informal discussion about the curriculum and research opportunities.

Who should attend?

• Nephrology, internal medicine, and intensive care trainees
• Consultant nephrologists and general physicians
• Scientists working in, or developing an interest in, renal/physiology research

Accreditation

CPD approval from the Royal College of Physicians UK is pending (anticipated 20 Category 1 external CPD credits).

Professor Ben Walsh Memorial Bursaries 

In honour of the late Professor Ben Walsh, we are pleased to offer two bursaries covering the full course fees for eligible applicants. These bursaries are open to clinicians (below consultant grade), scientists, and allied health care professionals. To apply, please send a short statement (max. 500 words) to Med.cfnevents@ucl.ac.uk by 31st March 2026outlining your training background and explaining how attendance at this course would support your professional development.

For full programme details, course fees and to book your place, please visit our course webpage:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/short-courses/search-courses/applied-renal-physiology

Med.cfnevents@ucl.ac.uk

Contact us

If you have any questions regarding the course or the booking process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Med.Cfnevents@ucl.ac.uk