KIDNEYcon 2026

The 11th Annual KIDNEYcon will be hosted in Little Rock, AR on April 23-25.

Thursday will feature a full-day Symposium in Critical Care Nephrology.

Friday will consist of seven hands-on workshops that simulate realistic practice conditions. Each workshop will be four-hours long, and attendees may choose two workshops to attend each day. Friday night will conclude with a reception, dinner with keynote address, and JEOPARDY competition held at The Robinson Center.

Saturday will include scientific and clinical presentations dedicated to new therapies in glomerular diseases, rare and genetic diseases, and advances in kidney transplantation and renal replacement therapies. Saturday night will conclude with a fun and memorable mentoring and collaboration party hosted by the KIDNEYcon Director, Dr. John Arthur.

KIDNEYcon is hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and the Thursday and Saturday portions of the conference will be held on the UAMS campus, located at 4301 W. Markham St. For questions regarding registration, contact Kelly Bulloch at Kwbulloch@uams.edu or call 501-247-2301.

Conference Pricing

Medical Students, Residents & Fellows - $200

Attending Physicians and All Others - $500

Accommodations

The Friday portion of the conference will be held in the Robinson Center, which is physically connected to the Little Rock DoubleTree.  Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Little Rock’s Rivermarket district, the DoubleTree is only a few blocks from the President Clinton Library, restaurants, boutiques, museums, galleries, and night life.  Amenities include complimentary in-room high speed internet, a fitness center and business center, and the Bridges Restaurant & Lounge.

A limited number of guest rooms will be reserved at the Little Rock DoubleTree Hotel at a reduced rate of $113.00 per night.  To ensure availability, we recommend booking your room as soon as possible.  To access the discounted room rate, click here to make reservations online, or call 1-800-HILTONS and reference the UAMS KIDNEYcon conference room block. 

 Travel Grants for Residents and Fellows

UAMS will fund 10 conference travel grants for internal medicine or pediatric residents and adult or pediatric nephrology fellows.  Each grant will cover the conference registration fee, up to three nights lodging at the DoubleTree Hotel, plus airfare not to exceed $450. Residents must submit a paragraph about “Why you are interested in nephrology and why you should receive this travel grant.”  Nephrology fellows should write a paragraph describing either 1) “The most interesting/challenging case you have seen in fellowship and how it has changed the way you practice nephrology,” or 2) “What are some ideas you have to improve nephrology education?”  Applications must be emailed to Kelly Bulloch at kwbulloch@uams.edu by 5 pm on December 18, 2025, and should be typed, single spaced, using 11 pt. font, and not to exceed 1 page in length. Applicants should attach a copy of their CV, including contact information and mailing address.

Accreditation for KIDNEYcon 2026

Joint Accreditation Statement

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.

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 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

STATEMENT of NEED and course description

The educational need addressed by KIDNEYcon is driven by the rapid pace of change in kidney disease diagnosis and treatment and the resulting gap between emerging evidence and day-to-day clinical implementation. Clinicians across multiple settings and disciplines—including nephrologists (adult and pediatric), primary care physicians, residents and fellows, nurses, and APRNs—must apply evolving therapies and diagnostic approaches while managing patients with increasing complexity, yet many do not have consistent access to practical, skill-based education that supports real-world decision-making. KIDNEYcon is designed to close this gap by emphasizing active learning that goes beyond traditional lectures. Hands-on workshops, case-based discussion, pre- and post-tests, and real-time Q&A with expert faculty are used to reinforce guideline-based problem solving and support immediate translation of learning into practice. A diverse group of presenters across career stages, the use of social media as an educational tool, and the multi-site collaborative structure also help engage trainees and strengthen the pipeline into nephrology. The 2026 content and format were selected to align with identified learner needs based on evaluation feedback from prior meetings, data and insights provided by Arkana Labs, and recommendations from nephrology experts. In addition, the conference supports connection among participants and faculty to share ideas and facilitate collaborative multi-center research efforts.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the ACCME Essentials Standards, anyone involved in planning or presenting at this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in the healthcare industry. This information will be made available to participants at the beginning of the activity. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.

Cancellations

We reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for cancelled programs. 

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disability. If you feel you need services or the auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this activity, please contact Kelly Bulloch at kwbulloch@uams.edu.

Electronic Syllabus

We're going green!  In our efforts to "go green," the syllabus will be available online.