Program & CE

Our program is designed to cater to all members of the kidney health team, with a commitment to promoting collaboration and achieving optimal outcomes. Join us to access the latest insights and skills shaping the future of nephrology.

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Program Highlights

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Pre-Conference Courses

Tuesday, May 11, 2027

Arrive early and participate in immersive pre-conference learning experiences designed to deepen your expertise.
 

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Presidential Address

Wednesday, May 12, 2027
8:45-9:45am EST

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Networking Moments

Build connections throughout the meeting with a variety of networking opportunities designed to bring attendees together for conversation, collaboration, peer learning, and the exchange of ideas across the kidney care community.

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Program Planning Committee

Our Program Committees are the driving force behind SCM27—bringing together expertise, innovation, and collaboration to develop a program that is timely, relevant, and impactful for the kidney care community.

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Awards Lectures

Celebrate Achievement in Nephrology! Join our 2027 distinguished award recipients as they each present a special lecture, sharing expertise and insights that are shaping the future of kidney care.

Trainee Events

Events designed to foster networking and exploration for fellows, residents and students to aid in their journey to the field of nephrology.

This speed-networking session connects fellows and trainees with nephrologists across diverse career paths, offering valuable insights, guidance, and networking to support their professional development.

In partnership with NephMadness, trivia returns with a fun, interactive evening of nephrology and pop culture questions. Stop by to relax, connect, and compete for prizes in a friendly team setting. 

In partnership with AKDH, this session features fellows presenting submitted clinical challenges and sharing their approach to diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and treatment through real-world case discussions.

Join fellow trainees for a guided tour of selected posters, highlighting innovative research, and emerging discoveries.

Continuing Education

At the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings, we're dedicated to advancing kidney care through focused continuing education. Join us to access the latest insights and skills shaping the future of nephrology.

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SCM27 CE Timeline

May 11–15, 2027
SCM27 in Orlando, Florida
SCM On-Demand session videos become available within 48 hours of the live presentation on the SCM app or web portal for attendees with On-Demand access. 

May 15–June 28, 2027
SCM On-Demand and Credit Claiming
During this time, attendees who wish to claim CE/CME credit for SCM27 sessions should review session content and must complete the required pretests, posttests, evaluations in order to claim credit in the SCM mobile app or web portal.

Hear from our Attendees

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"The hands-on teaching for PD and HHD was incredible. This was a very unique opportunity for me as a fellow physician."

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"Great diverse breadth of speakers and their content!"

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"The speakers were wonderful and very knowledgeable and passionate in improving patient care."

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"I truly enjoyed this session as it allows me to rethink my practices with patients and find additional ways to provide education"

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Program Planning Committee

Our Program Committees are the driving force behind SCM27—bringing together expertise, innovation, and collaboration to develop a program that is timely, relevant, and impactful for the kidney care community.

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Continuing Education Mission & Policies

The mission of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Continuing Education Program is to provide education for academic as well as private practitioners in nephrology and other specialties/disciplines impacted by kidney disease. These education activities are offered to regional, national and international audiences.

Read the full CE Mission Statement
Disclosure Policy
Expectation of Presenters

Visit our Professional Education Resource Center to view more continuing education program opportunities.

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Have any lingering questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.