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- New nephSAP Issue: Pregnancy and Kidney Disease
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 22: Issue 4 (Feb 2024): Pregnancy and Kidney Disease, is now available online.
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 8:44 AM - New nephSAP Issue: Tubulointerstitial and Cystic Diseases
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 22: Issue 3 (Dec 2023): Tubulointerstitial and Cystic Diseases, is now available online.
Thursday, December 21, 2023 @ 5:33 PM - BRCU 2024 Faculty Update
ASN is pleased to announce the newest Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) 2024 Education Co-Director, William Luke Whittier, MD, FASN, and Deputy Co-Director, Samira S. Farouk, MD, MS, FASN. In addition, BRCU Education Co-Director, Roger A. Rodby, MD, FASN, will complete his second term of service at the end of 2023. ASN applauds his tireless efforts to organize a successful and dynamic course each year.
Monday, December 4, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - Kidney Week On-Demand is Now Available
Kidney Week On-Demand is now available and provides online access to approximately 200 hours of Annual Meeting presentations from Kidney Week 2023, including plenary sessions, basic and clinical science sessions, clinical practice sessions, special sessions, and translational sessions.
Monday, November 27, 2023 @ 2:56 PM - ASN Seeks Humanitarian Aid in War Zones
ASN urges the Biden-Harris Administration to evacuate kidney patients, provides humanitarian resources via the Emergency Partnership Initiative, and bolsters aid with a $10,000 donation to Direct Relief for vital resources.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 @ 10:55 AM - KSAP Volume 9, Module 2 Now Available
Review the essentials of nephrology and explore the latest clinical updates with the Kidney Self-Assessment Program (KSAP). Whether you are preparing for your initial certification or looking to expand your current principles, this self-assessment program provides you with a comprehensive review on core nephrology concepts.
Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - Kidney Week 2023 App Now Available
The Kidney Week 2023 mobile app features interactive maps, complete program, personalized scheduler, social media integration, and more.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - Kidney Week 2023 Abstracts Now Available
View the abstracts accepted for Kidney Week 2023, the world's premier nephrology meeting. These abstracts represent the latest in scientific research and medical advances, and can be viewed online or downloaded as a full PDF eBook.
Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 3:44 PM - KidneyCure Grant Applications Now Open
KidneyCure (the ASN Foundation) funds clinical and basic research and provides grant support to members at various points in their careers. Take advantage of this opportunity and submit your applications by 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 6. PhD students, fellows, and early-stage investigators are encouraged to apply.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - 2023 ASN Nephrology Fellow Survey
The 2023 ASN Nephrology Fellow Survey saw starting nephrology salaries rise 5% to $231,000, with 92% recommending the specialty - the highest recorded percentage yet.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 1:48 PM - President Biden Signs Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act
ASN congratulates the House and Senate sponsors of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act upon President Biden signing the legislation and thanks the Biden-Harris administration for its commitment to improving American's access to transplantation.
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 2:18 PM - New CJASN Editor-in-Chief
ASN welcomes Connie Rhee, MD, MSc, as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Dr. Rhee will begin her six-year term on January 1, 2024.
Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - New nephSAP Issue: End-Stage Kidney Disease
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 22: Issue 2 (Aug 2023): End-Stage Kidney Disease, is now available online.
Thursday, August 31, 2023 @ 9:21 AM - How to Help People in Maui, Hawaii, Particularly Those with Kidney Diseases
ASN has partnered with Direct Relief-a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization that responds to natural disasters and other emergencies-to establish a fund to support the provision of medicines and supplies to people with kidney diseases, their families, and their caregivers (including nephrologists and other health professionals) affected by the devasting wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.
Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - BRCU Online 2023 Now Available
ASN's Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) Online features all lectures from the live course held in Chicago and will help you face the boards with confidence.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - Cast Your Vote for ASN Council
Help decide the future of ASN leadership by casting your vote in the 2023 Council Election. The ballot closes September 8th.
Friday, July 28, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - Registration and Housing Now Open for Kidney Week 2023
Join ASN and more than 12,000 other kidney professionals from across the globe at Kidney Week 2023. The world's premier nephrology meeting, Kidney Week provides participants exciting and challenging opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - BRCU is Only Two Weeks Away: Register Now!
Face the boards with confidence! Board Review Course & Update 2023 starts July 23 in Chicago, IL. Registration is still open, so reserve your spot today.
Friday, July 7, 2023 @ 9:09 AM - New nephSAP Issue: Disorders of Divalent Ions, Renal Bone Disease and Nephrolithiasis
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 22: Issue 1 (Apr 2023): Disorders of Divalent Ions, Renal Bone Disease and Nephrolithiasis, is now available online.
Friday, April 28, 2023 @ 11:43 AM - Onco-Nephrology Core Curriculum 2023 Now Available
This updated ASN Onco-Nephrology curriculum addresses novel clinical entities and provides information on innovations in laboratory and diagnostic techniques and on new management strategies that have recently developed.
Monday, April 24, 2023 @ 10:00 AM