Call for expressions of interest for
ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program Committee, Members

The ISN welcomes expressions of interest for the position of members of the ISN Clinical Research Program Committee. The new members will start their 2-year term at the World Congress of Nephrology 2027 (WCN’27).

About the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program Committee

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program Committee helps to manage the CME Program, which is part of the overall capacity building effort of the ISN and strives to bring essential teaching and training to doctors and healthcare practitioners in low, lower-middle- and upper-middle-income countries as per World Bank status. The program supports faculty to present talks and workshops at regional nephrology-related meetings, bringing expert speakers together from around the world to share knowledge and experience in clinical care and research, and intends to establish a dialogue amongst the various nephrology communities, stimulate their interest in expanding their programs and develop relationships with experts who can provide additional information and support as well as trigger some interest in the ISN activities and network.

The objectives of the ISN CME Program Committee are to:

• Ensure implementation of the ISN strategic framework – as defined by ISN governing bodies (Executive Committee/Council) – in decision-making processes and across all activities of the CME Program.
• Distribute the budget allocated to the CME Program in the most equitable possible manner (depending on the incoming applications) and in a way that is consistent with the aims of the Program and the ISN strategic objectives and priorities.
• Actively engage and liaise with ISN Regional Boards and other relevant ISN supporting groups to maximize information exchange and strategic planning while promoting the Program’s activities.

The role
Roles and responsibilities of CME Committee Program members include:

• Review, analyze and evaluate the applications submitted by local and regional meeting organizers to select the most relevant ones for support. Please note that applications are expected to come at any time during the year, and feedback from committee members is expected within 10 working days.
• Provide support for the conceptual design of local and regional meetings in low, lower-middle- and upper-middle-income countries as per World Bank status, for instance:
  • Help and advise in establishing a suitable scientific program developed to meet the needs of local/regional nephrology communities;
  • Selecting expert speakers that fit the scientific program and the needs of the region as clearly addressed in the application.
• Approve allocation of relevant budget for supporting airfare of speakers, when applicable;
• Actively liaise with ISN Regional Board members to maximize synergies and strategic planning, become aware of their recommendations on regional needs and priorities, and get their support in disseminating about the opportunities offered by the CME Program at a regional level, trigger applications as well as follow up and find out about the impact of the selected courses;
• Participate in meetings and conference calls as needed.

Eligibility and selection criteria

• Interest in and prior experience in the CME program and/or other capacity building activities of the ISN
• Current 2026 ISN member in good standing
• ISN membership must be renewed for 2027 before the appointment starts and remain active throughout the term of appointment
• We welcome and will consider applications from all eligible ISN members interested in this position. To address existing gaps in the group’s composition, we particularly encourage applications:
  • from the ISN regions of Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Western Europe
  • from low-income and lower-middle-income countries
  • from 40 years old and younger
• Email accessible and able to regularly connect to conference calls
• Apply by midnight CET October 29, 2026

Timeline

Learn more about: :

• the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) program
• the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee
• this position, or if you have questions, email Mara Rodrigues at [email protected]