Objectives • To have a command of basic and advanced terminology in kidney transplantation • To learn about the clinical aspects of kidney transplants, from donor and recipient selection through to surgical and medical management post-transplant • To get a full update about diagnosis and current management of the medical and surgical complications of kidney transplantation • To understand how to improve the short and the long-term outcomes of kidney transplant recipients • To assess kidney donors with complex medical history • To have the opportunity to discuss practical aspects of difficult cases • To individualize treatment according to the needs of kidney transplant patients • To facilitate exchanging of best practices and to develop an international networking • To apply the skills you learn on this course in your everyday workplace to deliver a better standard of care for your patients • To promote the implementation of knowledge and to acquire competences in order to set up and sustain an effective kidney transplant program