Physicians

The NKF supports clinicians and scientists in the field of nephrology by providing continuing education, developing practice guidelines, fostering research, and shaping health policy affecting renal health professionals and patients. Our physician, scientist, and pharmacist members now number over 3,700, and are a driving force behind the scientific-medical function of the organization.

Announcing the Fellowship of the National Kidney Foundation (FNKF)

NKF is pleased to offer this Fellowship that recognizes physicians for their educational activities and community service in promoting the mission of the National Kidney Foundation.

Individuals who have served the NKF on either a local, national, or international level are eligible to apply. All applicants must be NKF members, but no application fee is required. For additional information and to apply, click here.

 

Renal Fellows Network

NKF Partners with Renal Fellow Network
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Nephrology Fellows

Interested in NKF Associate Physician Membership? Learn more

NKF Launches a New Education Program—“Your Treatment, Your Choice”

“Your Treatment, Your Choice” is a patient education program designed to satisfy Medicare’s requirements for reimbursement of the MIPPA Kidney Education Benefit. This comprehensive program for teaching patients with CKD stage 4 about kidney disease and treatment options is available free to Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Learn more and register for your free copy here.

NKF and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Co–Sponsor Workshop on Patient–Reported Outcomes in Clinical Trials of Chronic Kidney Disease–Related Therapies

On September 28–29, 2010, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) co–sponsored a workshop on development of patient–reported outcome (PRO) measures for clinical trials evaluating therapies in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population. To access the meeting materials and presentations click here.

Utilization of Renal Replacement Therapy for Critically Ill Patients Research Survey

Click here for the survey.