Find the education, tools, and resources you need to improve your practice, and keep updated on the latest in clinical research.
Continuing Education
Journals
Spring Clinical Meetings
April 9-13, 2025
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA
For over 30 years, SCM has remained the premier CME/CE conference for the health care professional. By improving healthcare teams’ skills, performance, and patient health outcomes, SCM provides a comprehensive educational experience for the interprofessional team.
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Executive Councils
The Executive Councils are representative bodies of NKF's professional membership. Learn about the initiatives of each council:
- Council of Advanced Practice Providers (CAPP)
- Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN)
- Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW)
- Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT)
Local Chapter Resources
Find information and resources for local CNSW and CRN chapters.
Physician Resources
Find information and resources for physicians.
Committees
This board is responsible for directing and advocating for the organization’s major medical programs.
KDOQI clinical practice guidelines
Recognized throughout the world for improving the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. The KDOQI guidelines have changed practice through its 18 evidence-based guidelines, as well as collaboration through wider policy and education programs to support implementation of guideline recommendations.
NKF Career Center
Connecting talent with opportunity, the NKF Career Center allows you to explore jobs by industry, location, job function, and via a company directory. Utilize the career planning portal as your one-stop career resource center to prepare you for your next opportunity.
Tools & Resources
Download tools to help you in your clinical practice.
Check out NKF's apps to keep up on the latest published research or support your patients.
Use our calculators to estimate GFR for adults or children.
NKF encourages primary care clinicians to screen their patients for kidney disease. Check out our tools to assist you in your practice.
Listen to podcasts on nephrology, kidney research, and the patient perspective.
Locate a CKD dietitian in your area.
A suite of patient education and peer support programs designed to supplement the clinical care your practice or organization already provides.