Professionals

Conferences

The NKF of Central New York, Inc. partners with pharmaceutical companies to sponsor professional education seminars each year. We are planning several symposiums for medical professionals in the coming year. Continuing Medical Education credits are offered for participants. For information about future professional education seminars in Central New York, call (315) 476-0311 or e-mail info@cnykidney.org.

National Research Grants

Basic and clinical research available. more info

Kidney Health Information
 

KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) The Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative or K/DOQI provides evidence-based clinical practice guidelines developed by volunteer physicians and health care providers for all stages of chronic kidney disease and related complications, from diagnosis to monitoring and management. more info

Kidney Learning System The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Learning System (KLS) provides comprehensive education along the continuum of chronic kidney disease. KLS is information you need from people you trust. See what's available for you. more info


Clinical Tools
 

Professional Organizations
 

Council of Nephrology Social Workers Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians of the National Kidney Foundation
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Council of Nephrology Social Workers of the National Kidney Foundation
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation

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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