Professional Education + Resources
Professional Education and Networking Program
Renal Roundtable Series
A Renal Roundtable is a professional education program featuring a presentation by leader(s) in the medical field and includes a Roundtable discussion and open dialogue to share case studies, common experiences, and to review best practices.
Renal Roundtables are non-accredited programs, intended for healthcare professionals, specifically physicians and advanced practitioners. Lecture and dinner are complimentary, but registration is required.
Have questions or interest in sponsoring a Renal Roundtable?
Please email Chelsey Frail, Program Director.
Register Today!
Upcoming Renal Roundtable Events
Check back for exciting Renal Roundtable topics throughout the year!
- Opportunities to Further Care in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:00-8:00 pm
Hutch's, 1375 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Complimentary lecture and dinner, but registration required
Want to be kept up-to-date on upcoming Renal Roundtables and other professional events in Upstate and Western New York?
Please email Chelsey Frail, Program Director.
Professional Education
NKF’s Professional Education Resource Center (PERC) offers activities courses, events and other engaging content on an array of carefully selected topics given by renowned faculty.
- Check back for upcoming virtual and in-person professional education opportunities!
Professional Membership
Become a member of NKF Professionals for benefits, including:
- Access to a variety of continuing education resources
- Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines*
- Scientific research grants and fellowships
- Educational stipends*
- Access to clinical tools and resources
*Available for some occupations
Community Resources + Support Networks
Have questions? We can help!
NKF Cares
NKF Cares is our free Patient Information Center, offering support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation. NKF Cares is designed for patients, family members, and care partners.
Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
Call toll-free: 855.653.2273
Need support? You're not alone!
NKF Peers
NKF Peers is a free peer mentoring program, where kidney patients or individuals interested in being a living donor are connected via phone with trained mentors who have been there themselves. Peer mentors can share their experiences with dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you.
Get matched with an NKF Peer, or learn more about becoming an NKF Peer yourself!
Make Connections!
NKF Online Communities
NKF Communities offer a safe and supportive place where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers.
Participation is free.
- NKF Dialysis Community
- NKF Kidney Disease Community
- NKF Kidney Donor Community
- NKF Parents of Children with Kidney Disease
- NKF Transplant Community
Get Involved
Team Kidney is a nationwide community rallying support to fight kidney disease by empowering members to create their own unique fundraising events. With each mile logged, transplant anniversary celebrated, or cookie baked, Team Kidney raises funds and hope for the 30 million Americans currently battling kidney disease. With Team Kidney, fundraising is whatever you want it to be!
Volunteer!
When you volunteer, you are supporting the National Kidney Foundation’s programs, while giving back to our Kidney Community!
Contact Kristen West Ryan, Development Director, at 585.598.3963 x373 or kristen.ryan@kidney.org for more information.
Go Casual for Kidneys!
Host a dress-down day fundraiser at your workplace to benefit the National Kidney Foundation Serving Upstate and Western NY! Bring colleagues together and wear the color orange to raise critical funds in support our mission and make a difference for our local Kidney Community! "Orange you glad to raise awareness?!"
Reach out to Kristen West Ryan, Development Director, at 585.598.3963 x373 or kristen.ryan@kidney.org to get started!
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