Professionals

2009-2010 Research Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

The NKF Serving Upstate NY announces a limited number of research grants for the academic year 2009-2010. These projects should be related to nephrologic or urologic diseases and may be clinical or basic science studies. The total research allocation is $50,000. The awards are possible thanks to the generosity of individual NKF donors. Applicants must work in the nine county area served by the NKFUNY. New applicants will receive priority, though previously funded investigators are invited to submit pilot projects of exceptional merit.

The NKFUNY also accepts applications from workers involved in all aspects of the care of the patient with renal disease. Nurses, social workers and dieticians and others are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline is November 15, 2009 more information

CME/CE Activities

To further improve the knowledge and understanding of chronic kidney disease, NKF offers continuing education activities that are accredited for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, transplant coordinators and dialysis technicians on an array of topics in varied formats for the user. more information

National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings

The Spring Clinical Meetings (www.nkfclinicalmeetings.org) are designed to bring you fresh approaches to dealing with difficult clinical issues. The program includes interactive sessions for Nephrologists, Fellows and Residents, Nephrology Nurses and Technicians, Renal and Clinical Dietitians, Nephrology Social Workers, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. All programs are accredited for CME and/or CE credit hours.
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