G.P.N. - Wadi N. Suki Symposium: New Horizons in Kidney Disease, Dialysis and Transplantation - 2026

November 10, 2026

In-Person and Virtual attendance options available

The annual Wadi N. Suki Symposium serves as a pivotal platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts to converge and explore the latest advancements in the field of nephrology. With a focus on groundbreaking perspectives and innovative approaches, the symposium aims to illuminate fresh pathways in the understanding, treatment, and management of kidney diseases. Attendees can anticipate insightful discussions, informative sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities, making this event an essential gathering for those dedicated to shaping the future of kidney care.

This symposium is supported in part by the Renal Research Inc. Endowment for Kidney Transplantation Research and Education.

 

FEES

IN-PERSON

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$280

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

Complimentary

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

Complimentary

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

Complimentary

Residents / Fellows / Students

Complimentary

 

 

VIRTUAL

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$280

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

$50

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

$50

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

$20

Residents / Fellows / Students

$20

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
**Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area may attend this activity in-person or virtually for no fee, but will not receive CME credit.

**Presenters, topics, program schedule, and credit is subject to change**

 

Target Audience

The George P. Noon Conference Series is designed for nephrologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, pulmonologists, pathologists, internists, oncologists, physicians treating patients with organ failure, nurses, family practitioners, social workers and allied health professionals with an interest in organ failure transplant management.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the spectrum of kidney involvement in COVID Disease and Vaccination for patients with renal symptoms.  
  • Describe the emerging field of machine learning and artificial intelligence and its role in the management of kidney disease.  
  • Examine the current practice guidelines for preemptive and living donor transplantation .  
  • Describe new innovations in dialysis patient education and efforts to optimize and maximize the application of living donation in the care of dialysis and CKD patients.  
  • Identify barriers at the patient, family and the provider levels that limit the pursuit of transplant and living donation.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 8.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/03/2026
Course expires: 
12/10/2026
Event starts: 
11/10/2026 - 7:15am CST
Event ends: 
11/10/2026 - 5:00pm CST
Cost:
$280.00

TBD

Houston Methodist - LIVE (in-person) and LIVESTREAM (virtual) attendance options are available.
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston

LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030). 

LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners. 

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 8.00 Attendance

Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.

Price

Cost:
$280.00
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button. 
  • STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.

FEES

IN-PERSON

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$280

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

Complimentary

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

Complimentary

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

Complimentary

Residents / Fellows / Students

Complimentary

 

 

VIRTUAL

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$280

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

$50

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

$50

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

$20

Residents / Fellows / Students

$20

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
**Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area may attend this activity in-person or virtually for no fee, but will not receive CME credit.

**Presenters, topics, program schedule, and credit is subject to change**