20th Anniversary of Budapest Nephrology School: History and Lessons

摘要

Nephrology practice and research in Hungary was strong in the last century. Sándor von Korányi, founder ofrenal pathophysiology, was the first who applied freezing point reduction to measure osmotic activity of urine and coinedthe term renal insufficiency. After a decline in the standards of nephrology practice in the 1970s to 80s, I established theHungarian Kidney Foundation in order to revitalize nephrology in Hungary and the region. Besides, a PhD programmewas successfully introduced together with the Budapest Nephrology School (BNS). During the 20 years of its history theBNS became one of the most successful one-week-long CME refresher nephrology course having more than 1500students representing 61 countries. BNS is a meeting point of young talented nephrologists and dedicated experts provingthat personal contacts, discussions cannot be substituted by books, videos or internet. BNS has been a unique tool to onceagain bring Budapest into the center of attention and recognition for the development of regional nephrology.