Invitation to Participate in the 5th Year of Online Academy 2025-2026 :
“Let’s Talk About Kidney Stones”
Advancing Multidisciplinary Clinical Reasoning in Nephrolithiasis
We are pleased to announce the upcoming 6th edition of the Online Academy series, "Let’s Talk About Kidney Stones", launching in September 2025 and extending into 2026 organized by Nephrolithasis Clinic of CHU HELORA with experts from the International Collaborative Network on Kidney Stones (ICONEKT) and in close collaboration with UT Southwestern, Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
This year marks an important step forward, as we integrate newly published data from 2025, focusing on the pathophysiological assessment and medical management of nephrolithiasis. This field continues to evolve rapidly, with major implications for clinical practice across internal medicine, nephrology, infectious diseases, and multidisciplinary care.
In collaboration with UT Southwestern, this edition will emphasize the medical dimension of stone disease, moving beyond procedural techniques to address systemic, diagnostic, and preventive aspects of care.
This year’s academic offerings will include:
- Case-based learning modules, designed to deepen clinical reasoning and foster cross-specialty dialogue
- Traditional academic lectures, anchored in critical review of peer-reviewed research
- Interactive discussions based on recent evidence, highlighting what is most applicable to day-to-day patient care
Clinician participation will be central, with space for open exchange and contribution throughout the program.
Our mission remains clea r: to bridge the gap between evolving research and practical implementation, delivering a rigorous and reflective academic experience for professionals who value clinical excellence.
Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Kidney Stone Disease
Kidney stone disease is projected to affect nearly 25% of the population by 2050, highlighting the critical need for sharing knowledge and preparing healthcare professionals to manage this condition effectively. Our Online Academy aims to bridge the gaps between pathophysiological discoveries and clinical practice, enhancing the understanding and management of kidney stone disease among healthcare professionals.
Enhancing Skills and Understanding
Our goal is to disseminate critical knowledge within the healthcare community, improving understanding of kidney stone disease pathophysiology and updating skills in assessment, treatment, and follow-up care.
The twice-monthly virtual meetings, held on Thursdays at 6:00 PM CET (Central European Time) or 11:00 AM CST (Central Standard Time) in the U.S., will feature :
- Expert Lectures: Delivered by distinguished speakers.
- Vignette Cases: Real-world scenarios to contextualize learning.
- Interactive Q&A Sessions: Engaging participants and fostering discussion.
Why Participate ?
By participating in this series, you will :
- Gain up-to-date knowledge on kidney stone disease.
- Learn from leading experts in the field.
- Enhance your clinical skills and improve patient care.
- Engage in interactive discussions and network with peers.
How to Join ?
Please register here to secure your spot in the series.
Once registered, you will receive detailed information about the webinar by team’s link.
We look forward to your participation and to another successful year of advancing medical education together.
Speaker’s Team and Organizer
CHU HELORA, hôpital de Mons, Belgique
Faculty of Medicine, ULB, Brussels, Belgium
agnieszka.pozdzik@ulb.be & ides.michel.colin@helora.be
UT Southwestern, Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. / Dallas, Texas 75390-8885
khashayar.sakhaee@utsouthwestern.edu & naim.maalouf@UTSouthwestern.edu
Accreditation SPF/INAMI for Belgian accreditation has been requested.
Time
Please check your local time zone to join on time:
- 06h:00 PM Central European Time (CET)
- 11h:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST)
Program - Save The Date
*The final program and speaker schedule will be released shortly.
- 23rd October 2025
- 20th November 2025
- 4th December 2025
- 15th January 2026
- 19th February 2026
- 12th March 2026
- 23rd April 2026
- 7th May 2026
- 25th June 2026