CKD Detection, Diagnosis and Screening
Approaches to recognizing, evaluating, and monitoring chronic kidney disease.
2027 Clinical Nephrology Update
Better Kidney Care Starts Here.
Cutting-edge nephrology insights. Real-world clinical applications. Better-informed decisions.
✦ For Internists, Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners & Pharmacists
Why attend
From evidence to everyday practice.
Kidney-related decisions are part of everyday clinical care. This focused update helps frontline clinicians translate nephrology evidence into practical next steps for their patients.
Join nephrologists and colleagues for a concise, clinically relevant morning covering CKD screening, kidney-protective drug therapy, hypertension, outpatient AKI, medication safety, and nephrology updates—with time for questions and case discussion.
Evidence-informed updatesReal-world applicationsQ&A and case discussion
What you'll take away
Six essential topics. One high-impact morning.
Explore the six key topics featured in the conference flyer, with practical takeaways for frontline clinicians.
Pillars of Kidney Protective Drug Therapy
Evidence-informed therapies that support kidney protection.
Hypertension Management
Practical approaches to managing blood pressure in clinical practice.
AKI in the Outpatient Setting
Recognition and initial management of acute kidney injury outside hospital.
Medication Safety in CKD
Medication considerations for people living with chronic kidney disease.
Nephrology Potpourri
A selection of useful clinical nephrology updates and pearls.
The morning at a glance
Program
8:30–9:00 AM
Registration & Hot Breakfast
9:00–9:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:10–9:30 AM
CKD Detection, Diagnosis and Screening
9:30–9:50 AM
Pillars of Kidney Protective Drug Therapy
9:50–10:10 AM
Hypertension Management
10:10–10:25 AM
Networking & Refreshment Break
10:25–10:45 AM
AKI in the Outpatient Setting
10:45–11:05 AM
Medication Safety in CKD
11:05–11:25 AM
Nephrology Potpourri
11:25–11:55 AM
Q&A & Case Discussion
11:55 AM–12:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Evaluation
Meet the faculty
Specialist insight. Practical perspective.
Learn from nephrologists at Trillium Health Partners, with sessions focused on decisions clinicians face in practice.
Dr. Komal Hussain
Nephrologist
Trillium Health Partners · MD, FRCPC
Dr. Mez Kutky
Nephrologist
Trillium Health Partners · MD, FRCPC
Dr. Cam Giles
Nephrologist
Trillium Health Partners · MD, FRCPC
Learning outcomes
Leave with practical knowledge you can use.
By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to:
- ✓Recognize and assess chronic kidney disease using practical screening and diagnostic approaches.
- ✓Describe the main pillars of kidney-protective drug therapy and considerations for medication safety in CKD.
- ✓Apply practical approaches to hypertension management and recognizing AKI in the outpatient setting.
Continuing education
Mainpro+ / CME accreditation
Accreditation for Family Physicians is being finalized. Credit information will be updated when confirmed.
For Family Physicians: A professional registration number is required for those seeking CME/Mainpro+ accreditation.
Registration
Invest in a morning of better-informed decisions.
Space is limited to 300 attendees. Registration includes hot breakfast and access to the full educational program.
- Focused three-hour educational program
- Q&A and case discussion
- Hot breakfast and free on-site parking
Early-bird deadline: November 30, 2026. Applicable taxes are additional.
Registration details: First and last name, email, profession, organization/practice, professional registration number (for Family Physicians seeking CME/Mainpro+ accreditation), dietary restrictions, accessibility requirements, and how you heard about the event.
Refund & transfer policy: Up to 14 days before the event (by February 6), full refund minus a $20 administrative/processing fee. Fewer than 14 days before the event (after February 6), registrations are non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to a colleague at any time before the event at no extra cost.
Plan your visit
Meet us in Mississauga.
Join us for a convenient morning of clinical learning, conversation, and connection.
Mississauga Grand Banquet & Event Centre
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35 Brunel Road
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E8
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E8
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Free on-site parking
Convenient parking at the venue.
Convenient parking at the venue.
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Venue phone
905-501-0043
905-501-0043
Questions? We're here to help.
For questions about the event or registration, contact the Clinical Nephrology Update Committee.
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Email
Info@cnu.ca
Info@cnu.ca
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Mailing address
2200 Eglinton Ave W.
Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1
2200 Eglinton Ave W.
Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1